Sweet and Spicy Peach Salsa
Spicy peach salsa is made from fresh peaches and peppers. Leave it chunky for a relish to top grilled chicken or fish or mash it a little for a smoother sauce for dunking chips.
After living for over a decade in the south, I have made it my personal mission to adopt peaches as our family's favorite summer fruit.
I love to use them for peach jam, peach scones, peach sauces, and salads, but one of my very favorite discoveries is fresh peach salsa. (If that just made your mouth water, you can check out all my fresh peach recipes here.)
In the summertime, when I walk into my local grocery store they always have this huge display of local produce from nearby farms. Each product is clearly labeled with the specific farm that grew it.
I've been using fresh peaches from Titan Farms in Ridge Springs, SC for years and years. They're always perfectly sweet and juicy and just the right size for baking and cooking.
Why This is the Best Recipe
- Fresh Peaches: I do not recommend using canned peaches, which have a much softer texture. A nice firm, juicy peach is perfect in this salsa.
- Spicy Balance: To balance the sweetness, a pinch of seasoning and a minced jalapeño give it just enough kick.
- Appetizer or Condiment: You can serve this with a bowl of tortilla chips or use it spooned over grilled chicken or fish. It's the perfect summer salsa to keep in the fridge.
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Ingredients
This peach salsa is simple and only requires a few ingredients:
- Fresh Peaches
- Red Onion
- Jalapeño Pepper
- Red Bell Pepper
- Fresh Cilantro
- Lime
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Cayenne Pepper
How to Pick the Perfect Peach
The fresh peaches you use for this recipe should be firm and heavy but give very slightly when you gently squeeze them.
If the peach doesn't give when you press, it is too crunchy to be used just yet. Simply leave it on your counter for another 24 hours before checking it again.
Prep the Peaches
I small diced everything and tossed it together in one big bowl. Done. See why I love making homemade salsa??
I chose to leave the peach skins on the fruit to make this as easy as possible, but I love the extra color it gives the mix.
It turns out like a sweet and spicy crunchy relish kind of salsa. I love how colorful and pretty it is!
Serving Suggestions
We devoured this spicy peach salsa with tortilla chips but it would be even more perfect as a topping for fish tacos made from seasoned grilled tilapia or as a relish on top of a blackened mahi mahi sandwich.
When I made my Crockpot spicy peach chicken tacos, I spooned the peach salsa on top for a double hit of fresh peaches.
I could see using it on top of a turkey burger with pepper jack cheese for even more kick.
You could also serve it as a side dish with my favorite rum glazed pork tenderloin.
More Fresh Peach Recipes
Got a few extra fresh peaches after making this salsa? You'll love these yummy peach recipes, I make them all summer long.
📖 Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Peach Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 firm ripe peaches small diced
- 1/2 small red onion small diced
- 1/2 red pepper small diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper ribs and seeds removed, minced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped
- Dash of kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Scant sprinkle of cayenne pepper
Instructions Start Cooking
- Wash and slice the peaches to remove the pits. Dice the fruit into small pieces and add it to a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Small dice the onion and red bell pepper and add to the bowl
- Cut the stem from the jalapeño and slice the pepper in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the ribs and seeds and discard them. Mince the remaining pepper and add it to the bowl.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the top and add the chopped cilantro. Sprinkle the kosher salt and the dried chiptole chile pepper powder or cumin over the top. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Cover and chill the salsa until you're ready to serve. The peach salsa will keep, covered in the fridge, for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
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Note: This post has been updated with fresh photos to help illustrate the recipe better but it is still the same delicious salsa. Perhaps you recognize this original photo:
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