Fresh Zesty Peach Jalapeño Salsa Recipe Easy Homemade with Cilantro and Lime
A fresh, zesty salsa combining sweet peaches, spicy jalapeño, and bright lime with cilantro for a flavorful and versatile condiment perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 ½ cups (approximately 6 servings at ¼ cup each) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely minced (seeds removed for milder heat)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by peeling (blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds then plunge into ice water for easy peeling), pit, and dice into roughly ½-inch pieces.
- Cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise, remove seeds if desired, and finely mince. Use gloves if sensitive to chili oils.
- Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the cilantro leaves, avoiding tough stems.
- In a medium mixing bowl, gently fold together the diced peaches, minced jalapeño, chopped onion, and cilantro.
- Stir in the minced garlic, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil if using and fold gently to combine without mashing the peaches.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño if desired.
- Let the salsa rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Add lime juice last to prevent peaches from browning. Let salsa rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds or using less. Use ripe peaches for best sweetness and texture. Optional olive oil adds smoothness but can be reduced if peaches are very juicy. For a creamy twist, stir in plain coconut yogurt before serving. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; stir before serving. Avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 0.5
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