Easy Peach Salsa
An easy peach salsa that’s a great addition to grilled meats, fish or as an appetizer.
This salsa is a family favorite recipe in the summer. It uses fresh in season fruits and veggies and it’s a bit sweet and a bit spicy. I find I can just eat it by the spoonfuls but don’t tell anyone.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
You’re going to love the light and fresh taste of this salsa. It has a nice combination of fruit, veggies and herbs. It goes well with grilled steak, salmon, in tacos and also makes a great appetizer served alongside tortilla chips. You can make this easy peach salsa as sweet or spicy as you like it. If you don’t like it spicy you can simply omit the jalapeño or use a smaller amount. If the fruit is really sweet you can cut down on the honey.Â
Ingredients
Corn – Fresh corn on the cob works best but in a pinch you can use frozen corn.
Cucumber – Adds a nice crunch and fresh taste.
Yellow or White Peaches – Peaches add sweetness but you can also substitute mango.
Jalapeño – Depending on how spicy you like it you can use a small or large amount. If you don’t like spice you can omit it.
Red Onion – Red onion works best for flavor and in adding color.
Cilantro – Fresh herbs always makes a dish taste better, if you don’t like cilantro you can sub in fresh parsley.
Olive Oil – Use a good quality olive oil here.
Honey – A nice lighter colored honey works best for this dish, use your favorite one.
Lime – You will be using the zest and juice of one lime. Lime adds the acid needed and enhances the flavor.
Cayenne Pepper (Optional) – A little more heat, but it’s optional or you can omit the jalapeño and just add this.
Salt & Pepper – Add the salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Clean corn, Â then either grill until it is slightly charred and tender or put in a dry frying pan and cook turning occasionally until all sides are slightly charred and the corn is tender.
- Â Once corn is cooled remove the kernels from the cob and place into a large clean bowl.
- Â Remove the skin and seeds from the cucumber then dice into pieces and place in the bowl with corn.
- Peel and dice the peaches (or mango) and place into the bowl.
- Dice the jalapeño if using, and place into the bowl. Be careful to wear gloves when dicing so you don’t burn your fingers.
- Dice the red onion, then add it to the bowl.
- Zest and juice one lime into the bowl.
- Add in the chopped cilantro, a pinch of cayenne, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper to the bowl then mix all the ingredients together.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, then refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors blend.
- Stir before serving.
Recipe Variations & Substitutions
- If you want to switch up the recipe you can substitute mangos for the peaches.
- Jalapeños are optional, and are not needed if you don’t like it spicy.
- You can omit the cayenne pepper or use a larger pinch in place of the jalapeño.
Storage Tips
You can store the salsa in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Easy Peach Salsa
Materials
- 2 ears Grilled corn on the cob
- 1/2 Large cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 5 Ripe yellow or white peaches or 3 ripe mangos
- 1/2 Jalapeño optional (see notes)
- 1/2 Large red onion
- 3 tbsp Cilantro
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp Honey
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and grill the corn until soft and slightly charred. Or place in a dry skillet over med-high heat and cook and rotate occasionally until soft and slightly charred. Cool until easily handled.
- Remove the kernals from grilled corn using a sharp knife and place in large bowl.
- Peel the skin and remove the seeds from the cucumber, then dice and add to bowl.
- Peel and dice the peaches or mangos and add to the bowl.
- Dice the jalapeño if using, (make sure you wear gloves) and add to the bowl.
- Dice the red onion and add to the bowl.
- Zest and juice one lime into bowl then add chopped cilantro, a pinch of cayenne (optional), olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients together and taste adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Refrigerate covered at least 1 hour. Remove stir before serving.
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