Fresh peaches combine with bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, basil and mint in this refreshing summer salsa.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
One of my favorite things about summer is all of the fresh, in-season produce. And this Peach Basil Salsa is a healthy and refreshing way to use those delicious summer peaches.
There are so many things you can do with peaches, from pies to cobblers, to jam and preserves. But I especially love this recipe because it really highlights fresh peaches in their natural state.
And I’m definitely a fan of anything I can eat with tortilla chips! Of course, this peach salsa is also great on grilled chicken and fish–including fish tacos. And pretty tasty straight from the sp0on.
I served this salsa at my most recent book club, alongside a pineapple salsa, traditional salsa and a corn salsa, and it was a huge hit!
Feel free to spice it up a bit more, or change up the herbs for a different flavor. I used basil and mint, but you could opt for one or the other. Or throw some fresh cilantro into the mix.
As far as salsas go, this one is pretty mild. If you’d like a little more heat, leave some of (or all) the seeds in your jalapeno.
There are usually a wide variety of peaches available this time of year, and pretty much any of them (or a combination of different peaches) will work well in this recipe.
If you can find really fresh peaches at your local farmer’s market, even better!
Other things you might consider adding — grilled sweet corn, more bell peppers, pineapple, or even black beans. That’s the great thing about homemade salsa. It’s easy and fun to experiment with different flavors.
This refreshing Peach Basil Salsa is the perfect summer appetizer, and always a welcome addition to any backyard barbecue. It’s something I plan to make all summer long!
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Ingredients
- Produce: peaches, jalapenos, red bell pepper, red onion, limes, fresh basil, fresh mint
- Sugar
- Salt
Peach Basil Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm peaches diced
- 1 small jalapeno finely minced
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and toss to mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips, or with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
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