Description
A fresh and vibrant salsa made with peaches and cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Start by dicing the ripe peaches and chopping the fresh cherries. Make sure to remove the pits from the cherries.
- Finely chop the small red onion. If you prefer a milder flavor, soak the chopped onion in cold water for a few minutes, then drain.
- Carefully seed and mince the jalapeño pepper. Adjust the amount based on your heat preference.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced peaches, chopped cherries, red onion, and jalapeño.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture. Add salt to taste. If you prefer a sweeter salsa, mix in honey or agave syrup.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, taste the salsa and adjust seasoning or sweetness if needed.
Notes
- This salsa pairs well with grilled meats and fish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be kept for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa, Salsa Recipe, Fresh Salsa, Summer Salsa