Description
Fresh Peach Salsa is a vibrant, sweet, and spicy no-cook appetizer blending ripe peaches with red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. Its refreshing tang from lime juice and balanced seasoning makes it perfect served with grilled meats, fish, or tortilla chips, ideal for summer gatherings and Mexican-American cuisine lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches (peeled, pitted, and diced)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the diced peaches, finely chopped red bell pepper, red onion, seeded and minced jalapeño, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Season: Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle the salt evenly.
- Mix Gently: Gently stir all ingredients together until well combined, ensuring all flavors are distributed uniformly.
- Rest: Let the salsa sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salsa to develop its full vibrant taste.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for best freshness or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- For a sweeter variation, add 1 teaspoon of honey to the salsa to enhance the natural peach sweetness.
- Nectarines can be substituted for peaches if preferred, offering a slightly different texture and flavor.
- This salsa pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or tortilla chips, making it versatile for appetizers or sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
