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Savory Spring Rhubarb Salsa

May 8, 2018 by SabCurrie 32 Comments

Sweet And Savory Rhubarb Recipes

Have you tried rhubarb salsa yet? In pies, muffins, crisps and crumbles, it’s pretty easy to find a sweet recipe but did you know rhubarb is a vegetable?  It is! And it is crisp and tart and I think it works perfectly in this rhubarb salsa recipe. Letting your diced rhubarb macerate with the sugar and vinegar for a while before eating, helps soften and mellow it a bit.

Rhubarb is just coming into season here on the West Coast and should be here for a while.  I love to snap a piece off, dip it in sugar and remember being a kid again!

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How To Grow And Harvest

I say snap because it should be pulled off the plant to try to avoid making flat spots that can trap water and cause rotting.   If you’re growing your own, rhubarb should be fed yearly with some compost, well-rotted manure or a general 10-10-10 fertilizer and if they start to flower, clip the flowering stalks off so that the plants energy goes into the edible stalks.  Rhubarb is in the same family as Sorrel, another early spring growing perennial and is extremely cold hardy.  NOTE: The leaves are poisonous so only use the stalks and throw those leaves in your compost.

Savory Rhubarb Salsa Easy Recipe
Savory Rhubarb Salsa Easy Recipe

Expert Tips

If you are buying your rhubarb at the store, 1 lb fresh equals about 3 cups chopped.  For this recipe, you will want to chop it in a fine dice, just like you would for regular salsa.

More Rhubarb Recipes

Like I said, I love rhubarb. From delicious easy Rhubarb Snack Cake to my most popular muffin recipe, Rhubarb Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins to a festive treat, try my Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake. I’d love to hear from you if you try one or simply rate it with the easy star rating on the recipe card.

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Rhubarb Salsa with Chips

Savory Rhubarb Salsa

A delicious, fresh and seasonal salsa that keeps well up to 3 days.  Macerating the rhubarb in sugar while preparing the other ingredients tames the tartness but keeps it crisp for a bright and refreshing spring salsa.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: PNW
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Sabrina Currie

Ingredients

  • 1 c Rhubarb Finely diced (approx 1/8″ dice)
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 c Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno, small to medium Very finely diced
  • 1 Cilantro, Small Bunch Approx. 1/2 c chopped
  • 1/2 Lime Juiced
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Coriander and Cumin Each
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

Instructions

  • Mix together rhubarb, sugar, vinegar and salt and let sit while chopping other ingredients. Stir occasionally.
    Macerating Rhubarb with Salt Sugar and Vinegar
  • Once the jalapeno, onion and cilantro are chopped, add them and the rest of the ingredients.  Stir gently and adjust salt and pepper to taste.  
  • Serve with tortilla chips and margaritas or as a condiment for grilled pork or dinner sausages.
    Rhubarb Salsa And Tortilla Chips
  • Flowering Rhubarb
  • Freshly Picked Rhubarb
  • Garden Fresh Rhubarb
  • Macerating Rhubarb with Salt Sugar and Vinegar
  • Grinding Spices for the Salsa
  • Salsa Ingredients
  • Chopping Red Onion
  • Red Onion Coriander And Cumin
  • Chopping Jalapeno
  • Adding Lime to Salsa
  • Fresh Spring Salsa and Chips
  • Colorful Spring Rhubarb Salsa

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Condiments, Preserves and Sauces, Recipe, Vegetable Gardening Tagged With: cilantro, cooking, easy recipe, gardening, kitchen garden, potager, rhubarb

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Comments

  1. Melissa

    May 8, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    I usually only use rhubarb in a crisp. I love new easy ideas!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      May 9, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      I know right?!? or Strawberry Rhubarb pie which is great but kind of time consuming and we can’t always have dessert 🙁 I’m planning 1 more savory rhubarb recipe and possibly a sweet one too, stay tuned 🙂

      Reply
  2. Laura

    June 11, 2019 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    Wow what a great idea! I’ve never thought of using rhubarb as a salsa, I can’t wait to try it, looks delicious!!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 11, 2019 at 9:35 am

      Thanks Laura! It’s a fun savoury take on this summer classic, enjoy!

      Reply
  3. JustineCelina

    June 11, 2019 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    This is such an innovative way to use rhubarb! And I have all the ingredients on hand. Absolutely trying this!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 11, 2019 at 4:04 pm

      Awesome! Thanks Justine, easy accessible ingredients are always important to me when I’m developing recipes. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Micki

    June 11, 2019 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    Oh yum! I love that these are made with rhubarb – what a fun recipe! That little pop of tart is just perfect, and makes them so tasty!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 11, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      Thank you for the kind words Micki, I’m so glad you like it 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jessica

    June 11, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    I always think of using rhubarb for sweet recipes so it’s so nice to see a savoury recipe! And what a delicious way to use it!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 11, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Jessica! I agree, if growing any amount of rhubarb it’s nice to have a healthier and non-dessert option, enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  6. Marieke

    June 11, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE the idea of using rhubarb in a salsa – can’t wait to make this with fresh rhubarb from the market!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 11, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks for your kind words Marieke, I hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy the market 🙂

      Reply
  7. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    June 12, 2019 at 5:46 am

    5 stars
    What a fun twist on salsa using rhubarb! Ours is just starting to grow and this would be a lovely use for it …pass the chips 😉

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 12, 2019 at 7:17 am

      Thanks Dawn, I hope you have a bumper crop of rhubarb this year, so many delicious things to make with it. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  8. Aryane @ Valises & Gourmandises

    June 12, 2019 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    What an interesting way to use rhubarb! I tend to mostly use it in sweet stuff, like rhubarb cake or compote, but I love the idea of making salsa with it. I definitely need to try this for my next taco night 🙂

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 14, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Thanks Aryane, Rhubarb is delicious in sweet desserts but also nice in savoury dishes too. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Joss

    June 13, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    This is a unique way to use rhubarb. It is full of flavor and absolutely worth a try!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 14, 2019 at 10:01 am

      Thanks so much Joss for your kind comments, enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Sharon

    June 14, 2019 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    I love this unique spin with rhubarb! I grew up on the island and my mom grew rhubarb in our garden. Every year we had it stewed with a side a vanilla custard. 🙂 This salsa is such a fun opposite of that and I love it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 14, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Thanks Sharon! Stewed with custard sounds super yummy and comforting 😋 yes this is opposite and a nice change when there’s lots growing, perfect with a margarita and tortilla chips!

      Reply
  11. [email protected]

    June 14, 2019 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    I love rhubarb (I’ve got two big stalks sitting on the counter right now, left over from making crisp), but I don’t do enough versatile recipes with it! Not for lack of trying mind you – I do make rhubarb barbecue sauce and a rhubarb salad dressing – I’m just always looking for a new idea. This definitely fits the bill perfectly – it sounds delicious, and it’s a use I’ve never thought of before. Great recipe – thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 14, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      Thanks Sean, I also love rhubarb. It’s fun to do some savoury dishes with it as much as the sweet 🙂
      PS. Is your bbq sauce recipe on your site? I’ve been thinking of making a batch soon.

      Reply
  12. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli

    June 14, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love rhubarb and this is such a fun and great way to use it! Not only in sweet recipes, moreover, it is a vegetable and not a fruit! Love all the pictures!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 14, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks Nicoletta 🙂 yes, little known facts about rhubarb! It’s tartness goes so nicely in savoury dishes. Cheers!

      Reply
  13. Terri

    June 20, 2019 at 4:04 am

    5 stars
    Perfect timing for me to read this because I FINALLY planted my own rhubarb! I wasn’t aware of ‘the snap’ rule or the flowering issue, so this was helpful. But I’m still getting rhubarb from a friend this summer and this looks like a wonderful way to use it!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      June 20, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks Terri! Good luck with your newly planted rhubarb, it’s such an easy and rewarding perennial. I hope you also enjoy this recipe 🙂 Cheers!

      Reply
  14. Chris Rosenburg

    April 18, 2020 at 7:19 am

    5 stars
    Thank you Sabrina for a delicious refreshing recipe. It was a perfect way to celebrate the start of rhubarb season!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      April 18, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      Aw thanks Chris! I’m so goad you liked it, I think it’s such a fresh recipe for spring. Cheers!

      Reply
  15. Kelly Neil

    April 27, 2020 at 4:50 am

    5 stars
    Rhubarb won’t be ready here for probably another month but I LOVE the idea of this salsa with grilled sausages. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      April 27, 2020 at 9:27 am

      Oooh, with sausages sounds like a great pairing! Thanks:-)

      Reply
  16. Colleen

    April 27, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    I have a nice big rhubarb plant in my garden, and I’m always looking for new ways to use it. This salsa is perfect. I can think of so many ways to use this, too. I think shrimp tacos will be first up. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • SabCurrie

      April 27, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      You’re welcome Colleen, and thank you for your kind words 💕 tacos are excellent as is any grilled pork!

      Reply

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