Rhubarb Salsa
A true harbinger of spring, rhubarb is known for its beautiful, bright color and its tangy taste. You will be delighted to find a new way to utilize the abundant amounts of rhubarb you may find you have on hand this time of year. Serve this recipe with fish tacos or on crackers.
Ingredients:
•1 1/2 cups rhubarb
•2 tsp lime juice
•1/4 cup finely minced scallions
•1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
•1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
•1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
•1/4 tsp sea salt
•a pinch of cayenne
Directions:
•Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the diced rhubarb, blanch for 10 seconds, then scoop out with a slotted spoon into the ice water. (This step can be skipped, simply use raw rhubarb.)
•Place rhubarb in a medium bowl and drizzle with lime juice, toss with scallions and jalapeño.
•Whisk vinegar with honey until combined, add to salsa mixture and season with salt and cayenne. Refrigerate.