Rhubarb may be one of those produce items that leaves some people scratching their heads wondering if it can be used in more than just pie. I’m here to share with you that rhubarb is both a versatile and tasty treat in ways you never expected. This rhubarb salsa is both tangy and slightly sweet (don’t worry it’s not too sweet). This makes enough to serve at a party in my opinion, but you could always just make it for yourself and have salsa for the week. There are many ways to incorporate this into meals, including as a topping to chicken or fish, or you could just be like me, and pair it with some tasty and locally made Vida Tortilla chips.
Rhubarb is in season from April till June and you can find it at your local farmers markets. The rhubarb I purchased for this recipe was from Stout Oak Farm, but I have also seen it at other farm’s including but not limited to White Gate Farm. Rhubarb is a perennial and does contain leaves that are poisonous for human consumption, so make sure you remove those leaves before preparing any recipes. It’s a great source of fiber, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin C and has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years.
Fun fact: The poisonous leaves contain high levels of oxalic acid, and historically, this has been used as a stain remover and cleaner.
Do you have any fun ways to utilize rhubarb? Or do you have a favorite farm you get your rhubarb from? Let us know in the comments below.