Tangy Rhubarb Salsa
Tangy Rhubarb Salsa pairs crisp, lightly blanched rhubarb with sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and fresh cilantro for a bright, peppery bite. Key lime and a hint of brown sugar balance the tartness, while jalapeño adds gentle heat. Serve chilled with chips, grilled fish, or tacos for a lively spring appetizer or snack.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tangy Rhubarb Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir the rhubarb into a large pot of boiling water and cook for 10 seconds.
- 2
Quickly drain the rhubarb and rinse with cold water until cool; transfer the rhubarb to a large bowl.
- 3
Place the red onion, green, red, and yellow bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro in a food processor and pulse 3 or 4 times to finely chop; transfer the pepper mixture to the bowl with the rhubarb.
- 4
Stir in the tomatoes.
- 5
Dissolve the brown sugar in the Key lime juice in a bowl; lightly stir the lime juice mixture into the rhubarb mixture.
- 6
Sprinkle the salsa with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper and stir the salsa again. Refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend the flavors.
- Calories 65.52 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 1.86 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 12.22 g 4%
- Total Fat 1.67 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 35.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.79 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 90.16 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 300.88 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 49.51 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 25.88 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tangy Rhubarb Salsa is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Coarse Salt, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 65.52 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tangy Rhubarb Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Coarse Salt, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tangy Rhubarb Salsa?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 65.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tangy Rhubarb Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Tangy Rhubarb Salsa healthy?
- Tangy Rhubarb Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 65.52 calories and 1.86 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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