Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa (Printable)

Vibrant blend of peaches and cherries with zesty lime, ideal for dipping or topping grilled dishes.

# What You 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:

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 until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
06 - Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It hits that perfect sweet-spicy-refreshing trifecta that makes people keep eating even when they are full
  • You can throw it together in literally fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking
02 -
  • This salsa is best eaten the same day, but it will keep for about 2 days in the refrigerator before the fruit starts breaking down
  • The flavor actually improves after sitting for that 15 minute rest period, so do not rush it
03 -
  • Use the sharpest knife you have for clean cuts that do not bruise the delicate fruit
  • Make sure your cilantro is completely dry before chopping or it will make everything soggy

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