Peach and Nectarine Salsa

by | Jul 8, 2020 | Hot Peppers, Mexican, Nectarines, Peaches, Recipes, Summer, Vegan

Peach and Nectarine Salsa
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I’m always so excited for our peaches and nectarines to ripen, but after the cobblers, pies, and a few peach milkshakes, I’m ready to use them for something more savory. This salsa is a great way to use extra fruit when you need an accompaniment for grilled meats or fish that will really liven up the flavors. Tonight we enjoyed it with grilled mahi-mahi. Delicious!

Our nectarines and peaches typically start to ripen within a week or two of each other … starting with the nectarines. The nectarines are very juicy and flavorful, but the peaches are still pretty firm and have a more mild flavor, so I like to combine them.

When we were trying the keto plan, I was happy to discover that peaches are actually a lower-carb fruit, so a little bit of this salsa used judiciously won’t derail a keto diet plan, if that’s your goal. If you’re not on the keto plan, then just go for it on tortilla chips. It’s so good!

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Peach and Nectarine Salsa

Peach (or Nectarine) Salsa

  • Author: Stacey McNeill
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Description

This flavorful summer salsa is chock full of sweet and spicy flavors that will enhance grilled meats, or can be enjoyed with tortilla chips or crackers. Depending on your fruit, the salsa may be more or less sweet and tangy, so adjust amount of lime juice to your liking.  If your fruit isn’t very flavorful or sweet, you may also want to add a teaspoon of sugar or honey to bring out the flavors.

Ingredients

  • 4 Medium ripe but firm peaches (peeled) and/or nectarines, diced
  • 1/2 Cup diced red onion
  • 2 tsp minced Jalapeno pepper
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 Cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2-3 Tblsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp Olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher or sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Optional, for added heat

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Let it sit either in the fridge or on the counter for an hour or so to let flavors blend.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

Notes

This is best when made an hour or two in advance, to allow flavors to blend a bit. Also, I prefer it at room temperature, so if chilled, I like to leave it out of the fridge for 30 minutes or so before serving.