Description
Zesty Fresh Peach Salsa brings summer flavors to life with ripe peaches and bold spices. Mexican-inspired ingredients combine for a refreshing appetizer that delights palates and complements grilled meats or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 4 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Liquids and Oils:
- 2 limes (juice)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Finely dice ripe peaches, ensuring uniform cubes for consistent texture and flavor distribution.
- Chop red bell pepper and red onion into similar-sized pieces to complement the peach chunks.
- If desired, mince jalapeno pepper for a spicy kick, removing seeds to control heat intensity.
- Roughly chop fresh cilantro leaves, releasing their vibrant aromatic oils.
- Create a zesty dressing by whisking lime juice with olive oil, blending smooth and tangy elements.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper, balancing the bright citrus notes.
- For optional sweetness, incorporate a drizzle of honey into the dressing.
- Gently fold the prepared dressing into the fruit and vegetable mixture, coating ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, ensuring a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and acidic flavors.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow ingredients to marinate and flavors to intensify, or serve immediately for a fresh, crisp salsa.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm peaches for the best texture and sweetness in your salsa.
- Remove seeds from jalapeño for a milder heat level, keeping some for extra spiciness.
- Dice ingredients uniformly to ensure balanced flavor and professional-looking presentation.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a vibrant topping for grilled fish, tacos, or as a refreshing summer appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 88 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg