Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa (Printable)
Vibrant blend of juicy peaches, sweet cherries, and zesty lime. Perfect summer appetizer or topping.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced
02 - 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and quartered
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
05 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Seasonings & Dressing
07 - Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced peaches, cherries, red onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, and cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, salt, and black pepper until salt dissolves.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
06 - Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its that magical thing people actually want to eat when its hot outside
- Takes fifteen minutes and makes you look like you planned something fancy
02 -
- The flavors need at least fifteen minutes to become friends
- This tastes best the same day, as the fruit breaks down over time
03 -
- Chill your peaches in the fridge for an hour before chopping. They dice cleaner and hold their shape better.
- Taste a cherry first. If they are super sweet, you might want more lime to balance it.