Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa (Printer-friendly)
Vibrant blend of juicy peaches and sweet cherries with zesty lime and fresh herbs. Perfect for dipping, topping grilled meats, or adding to summer salads.
# What You'll 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 Prepare:
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.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It makes you look like you put in way more effort than you actually did
- The combination of sweet fruit and bright citrus works with literally everything from chips to grilled fish
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- The longer this sits in the fridge, the more the fruit breaks down, so it's best eaten within 24 hours
- Dont skip the resting period, I tried once and it tasted like fruit salad instead of salsa
03 -
- Dice everything to roughly the same size so you get all flavors in every single bite
- Use a glass or stainless steel bowl, reactive metals like aluminum can make the lime taste metallic