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    Home » Side Dishes » Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro

    Published: Sep 8, 2016 · Modified: Mar 1, 2019 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 18 Comments

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    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro is a refreshing change! It's great with chips, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Vegan, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro. A refreshingly different salsa. Great with chips or on grilled fish or chicken. |www.flavourandsavour.comGrape Salsa with lime and cilantro. It sounds like an odd combination, but it's insanely good. Sweet and tart grapes, crisp cucumbers, onions and zippy jalapeño peppers make this salsa one that you'll keep on dipping.

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro. A refreshingly different salsa. Great with chips or on grilled fish or chicken. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    It's quick to whip up, too. Just chop, squeeze some lime, refrigerate, and serve. Just like this Grape, Apple and Red Cabbage Slaw, this recipe is a great way to use up those leftover grapes in the fridge.

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro |www.flavourandsavour.com

    On a recent trip to Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley, Denis and I had a good laugh about one of our past trips there. We had set out to take the kids to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alberta. The kids were at the age where they were fascinated with dinosaurs and fossils. We were going to be great parents and provide a rich learning experience for our offspring.

    I have fond memories of childhood camping trips with my parents and my brothers, and I desperately wanted to re-create these with my own children. Before this particular trip, our friends joked that they could predict the weather for the dates of our upcoming campouts.

    It would rain. 

    And it seemed like it always did. Camping to Denis simply meant a daily struggle with wet tents, wet tarps, wet firewood and trying to pound plastic tent pegs into ground that was hard as concrete. And this particular trip to Drumheller was no different.

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro. A refreshingly different salsa. Great with chips or on grilled fish or chicken. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    We found a campsite, battled high winds to pitch the tent, and had just succeeded in finally getting the camp stove lit when the park owner arrived to tell us that the tiny patch of lawn where we were set up was actually two sites and we would have to move over. By this time, the winds had increased and the rain was coming down in sheets.

    We moved over. "Never mind, I told the kids. You can go swimming in the pool after dinner."  They ran off with their towels, only to return minutes later. Adults only after 7 p.m. Could this day get much worse? Yup.

    Our tent was now so close to our neighbours we could hear everything that was going on inside, despite the rain drumming on the tarp-covered tent. It became obvious that it was a dad who just had his kids for the weekend. Unfortunately, it seemed that once they were all in bed, he decided it was a great time to have one beer after another. Despite my loud attempts at shushing him, we overheard comments like, "Dad, Mom doesn't like it when you smoke in the tent,"  and "Dad, I can't sleep when you keep on talking." 

    Neither could we. First thing in the morning, I picked up my phone and booked a hotel with a swimming pool in Kelowna. We never camped again.

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro. A refreshing salsa that's great with chips or on grilled chicken or fish. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Our most recent trip centred on vineyards, winery tours and fine dining. No tents, Rice-A-Roni, or noisy neighbours. It's always fun to be adventurous and try new foods when we're traveling and we did just that.

    Driving through vineyards inspired me to create this grape salsa, and it was a great way to use up some of our bumper crop of Concord grapes. I hope you'll give it a try!

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro. A refreshing salsa that's great with chips or on grilled chicken or fish. |www.flavourandsavour.com
    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro. A refreshing salsa that's great with chips or on grilled chicken or fish. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro

    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro is a refreshing change! It's sweet, tart and zippy. It's great with chips, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
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    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 3 cups
    Calories: 104kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved*
    • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
    • 1 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
    • ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
    • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
    • 3 tablespoon minced cilantro
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients.
    • Refrigerate for 30 - 45 minutes to allow flavours to blend.
    • Serve with sturdy chips or with grilled fish or chicken.

    Notes

    The grapes I used were home grown and small, so they didn't need to be sliced. You may find you will need to halve or quarter the grapes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 16.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Grape Salsa with Lime and Cilantro
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 104
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium 4mg0%
    Potassium 333mg10%
    Carbohydrates 27g9%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 21g23%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 195IU4%
    Vitamin C 16.2mg20%
    Calcium 18mg2%
    Iron 0.6mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    I use this glass herb keeper to keep my herbs fresh. So often I find that a recipe will call for a small amount of cilantro, and yet it is usually sold in bunches. This herb keeper has paid for itself several times over. No more slimy cilantro to throw out!


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    While there are several recipes for Grape Salsa on Pinterest, I was inspired by this one from The Kitchen is My Playground and changed her recipe slightly.

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    Comments

    1. Liza

      January 16, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so very different, but it's incredibly good! Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 16, 2022 at 3:32 pm

        Happy to hear you liked it! Thanks for the 5 stars.

        Reply
    2. Bernice Hill

      September 12, 2016 at 11:19 am

      oh GOSH! I am SO with you. I hated being uncomfortable camping in a tent and now we have a tent trailer. All the fun of a tent with a comfortable bed and a little more room in case of crappy weather.
      I have a grape salsa recipe too but adding cucumbers seems like a great idea!
      Cheers.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 12, 2016 at 12:30 pm

        Tent trailers are a great alternative to lying on the cold ground. I think we may have almost crossed paths lately in the Okanagan! We just arrived home from a short trip to Nelson and Kelowna.

        Reply
    3. Jared @ thehesitantchef.com

      September 12, 2016 at 7:43 am

      This is a great idea and sounds wonderful. I totally want to try this recipe. It's got everything I like, sweet, salty and spicy. Sounds like a balanced dish. Yum!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 12, 2016 at 12:27 pm

        Thanks Jared! It's a great change from traditional salsa.

        Reply
    4. Cakespy

      September 12, 2016 at 4:41 am

      Well, this salsa is museum-worthy! It's so creative and pretty.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 12, 2016 at 12:25 pm

        Clever! Thanks.

        Reply
    5. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

      September 10, 2016 at 7:42 am

      Really love the look of this salsa, and I bet it tastes so good you cannot stop snacking on it! I camped just once in Sicily when I was young and never again 😉 .

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 10, 2016 at 8:42 am

        Thanks Nicoletta! Yes, my camping days are over, too. Give me a king-sized bed in a great hotel and I'm happy. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Julia

      September 10, 2016 at 12:06 am

      I am still laughing at the camping story! After just getting back ourselves from 8 nights in a tent, i can totally relate to all of it! The salsa looks great. I always think of savory salsas but the great idea looks great!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 10, 2016 at 9:08 am

        Hi Julia,
        No more camping for this girl! Yes--this salsa is sweet and tart at the same time. We loved it.

        Reply
    7. Dana

      September 09, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Elaine, you're always coming up with the coolest snack ideas. I can't wait to try this. My husband and I lovelovelove green grapes and munch on them constantly. I also happen to have some jalapenos in my fridge. I might whip some of this up this weekend/next week!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 10, 2016 at 9:07 am

        Hi Dana,
        Hope you get a chance to make this--it's a great change from traditional salsa. Cheers!

        Reply
    8. MDIVADOMESTICA

      September 09, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Indeed a great way to use up grapes! This is such a fun recipe and the taste would be such a great collaboration of sweet and tart. As a bonus is looks great too!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 10, 2016 at 9:05 am

        Thanks! It's surprisingly deee-lish!

        Reply
    9. Shareba @ In Search Of Yummy-ness

      September 09, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      It's too bad that you weren't able to go to the Royal Tyrrell Museum 🙁 I went once and it was pretty cool. I'm not really camping person though - we drove from Ontario! Your grape salsa looks so beautiful and fresh, I'm pinning it for later.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 10, 2016 at 8:44 am

        Hi Shareba,
        Oh, we did get to the Museum, and it is incredible! Definitely worth a visit. That's a LONG drive!! Thanks for pinning! Hope you get a chance to make it.

        Reply

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