Description
This delicious Peach Cherry Salsa is a fresh and vibrant condiment that combines juicy peaches, sweet cherries, spicy jalapeño, and zesty lime for a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy no-cook recipe that adds a burst of color and taste to your meals, ideal for serving with tortilla chips, grilled meats, or tacos.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 2 peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cherries, halved and pitted
- Zest from 1 lime
- Juice of 1 1/2 limes
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 large handful cilantro, stems discarded and finely chopped
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits and Vegetables: Peel and dice the peaches, halve and pit the cherries. Finely chop the garlic cloves, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Zest one lime carefully to add a fresh citrus aroma to the salsa.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced peaches, halved cherries, chopped garlic, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime zest. This creates the vibrant base of the salsa.
- Add Lime Juice and Seasoning: Squeeze the juice from 1 1/2 limes over the salsa mixture. Add salt to taste, then gently toss everything together to blend the flavors evenly without bruising the fruit.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve fresh with tortilla chips, alongside grilled proteins, or as a zesty topping for tacos.
Notes
- This salsa is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your preferred spice level.
- To make the salsa less spicy, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before chopping.
- Use ripe peaches and cherries for the best sweetness and flavor.
- For a twist, add a small amount of finely chopped red bell pepper or cucumber for extra crunch.
