Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa (Printable)

A vibrant blend of peaches and cherries with lime, cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño for a refreshing summer condiment.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced into 1/4 inch pieces
02 - 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and quartered

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
05 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

→ Seasonings & Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Dice the peaches and quarter the cherries, ensuring uniform pieces for consistent texture. Finely dice the red onion, seed and mince the jalapeño, and dice the red bell pepper. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
02 - Place the prepared peaches, cherries, red onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
03 - In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the salt dissolves completely.
04 - Pour the lime dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture. Using a spoon or spatula, gently fold the ingredients together until evenly coated. Avoid over-mixing to maintain the diced texture.
05 - Taste the salsa and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
06 - Serve chilled as a vibrant dip with tortilla chips, or use as a fresh topping for grilled chicken, fish, tacos, or as a light summer salad.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The unexpected combination of sweet fruit and zesty heat makes people ask for the recipe
  • It works as a dip, a topping, or eaten straight with a spoon when no ones watching
02 -
  • This salsa tastes best after sitting for at least 15 minutes, but do not let it go longer than 4 hours or the fruit will break down
  • The quality of your fruit makes or breaks this recipe, so taste a piece of each peach and cherry before you start
03 -
  • Soak your red onion in ice water for 10 minutes to tame the bite without losing the flavor
  • If your peaches are underripe, let them sit on the counter for a day before making this salsa

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