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Ground Cherry–Peach Salsa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 ear fresh corn grilled or boiled, and the kernels sliced off
  • ½ cup ground cherries husked and cut in half
  • 1 medium to large peach diced
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeno or other pepper seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaves cut chiffonade
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro rough chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well to combine flavors. Allow to sit at room temperature at least ½ hour, then re-season as needed. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

The many uses for this versatile fruit are limited only by your imagination. If left in their husk, they will keep for months in a well-ventilated spot in your cupboard.