Sweet and Spicy Peach Salsa
Fresh juicy peaches mixed with red onion and bell peppers makes a surprisingly different fresh salsa for summer entertaining. Excellent served with grilled chicken or fish.
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
- 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
If you want an extra spicy salsa, you can leave the ribs and seeds from the jalapeño pepper. Just chop them finely before adding to the salsa.
