A few weeks ago, I walked into one of my favorite produce outlets for a few quick ingredients and was immediately side-tracked by the sight of green grapes. But, these weren’t just any green grapes, this was an entire case of green grapes for a ridiculous price of $3 per case. For a moment, I hesitated. What the hell was I going to do with a case of green grapes? Do you know how many grapes come in a case? But, the frugal shopper in me couldn’t resist and I used the tempting purchase as a challenge to create something different with the grapes.
Upon returning home, I unpacked the case of grapes and began developing a plan.
By the way, this is what a case of grapes looks like.
First, I washed several bunches and placed them on a easily accessible shelf in the refrigerator so the boys could help themselves to a quick and healthy snack. I then began incorporating the grapes into everything and anything I could. We had grapes in our lunch boxes. I made green smoothies which included bananas, spinach, kiwi and green grapes and I left out cheese and fruit trays to help squash the pre-dinner munchies.
And then, it came to me. I could make green grape salsa.
Within moments of mixing, chopping and prepping, I had an incredibly tasty, original salsa. It was pure genius. I loved the freshness of this green grape salsa – the combination of the semi-sour grapes, the tanginess of the tomatillo, the heat of the jalepeno, the punch of the red onion and the spice of the cilantro are really the perfect combination and a great way to use up the ton of green grapes I had on hand. Even my husband, who despises fruity salsas, couldn’t resist this green grape salsa.
The recipe for this green grape salsa couldn’t be any easier. Here it goes.
Green Grape Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups of sliced green grapes
- 1 cup of chopped cooked tomatillos
- 1 small chopped jalepeno
- Half medium red onion chopped
- Handful of cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- Juice from half a lime
Instructions
- Combine first four ingredients in a bowl and mix. Add cilantro and spices, gently mix. Squeeze half of lime onto green grape salsa and gently mix again to incorporate. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Tell me, how does green grape salsa sound to you? Do you think you would enjoy this kind of salsa? What are some of your other favorite fruit-based salsas?
We just bought organic green grapes at Whole Foods yesterday. Definitely need to try this!
THIS is a home run!! Whoohoo, love it!
How creative!
Wow! That sounds cool. And for the record, my family of 7 would go through a case of grapes in 2 days flat.
A family of 7, yes a case wouldn’t been gone in no time 🙂
Yummy!
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So creative! This sounds perfect for our upcoming deck party. Can’t wait to try it!
I love mango salsa but haven’t done grapes. will keep that in mind next time I head to the store
Mmmmm, mango salsa!
I would have never thought of using grapes on salsa, but love pineapple salsa so this sounds really good!
I love Pineapple Salsa too!
Wow – I love that this is so original. I’m definitely going to try this. It looks so fresh and it would be good for a summer day picnic or barbecue.
It is perfect for a picnic or BBQ!
Hmm interesting…..I also like to wash them then freeze them whole….lovely treat on those stinking hot summer days
Yes, my daughter loves frozen grapes.
I’ve never had salsa made with anything but tomatoes. This sounds tasty. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never heard of grape salsa before, sound like it would be great at parties.
Wow, I have never heard of a green grape salad. That looks really delicious!
^salsa