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Peach Cherry Salsa

Fresh and Zesty Peach Cherry Salsa for Summer Fun

This Peach Cherry Salsa blends summer's sweetness with a spicy kick, perfect for dipping or as a vibrant topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salsas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 2 medium ripe peaches diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • ¼ medium red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped finely
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 lime zest avoid the bitter white pith
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Steps
  1. Gather your ingredients: mince garlic, dice peaches, halve cherries, chop cilantro, finely dice red onion, and zest and juice lime.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine diced peaches and halved cherries.
  3. Add minced garlic, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, and finely diced red onion; toss gently to incorporate.
  4. Drizzle the mixture with lime juice and sprinkle lime zest; season with salt, tasting as you go.
  5. Mix gently with a spatula, ensuring not to mash the fruit.
  6. Cover bowl, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Stir gently before serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow salsa to chill for at least 30 minutes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

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