Fresh Peach Salsa

Name: Fresh Peach Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 peaches (peeled, pitted and chopped); 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced); 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 garlic clove (grated); 1 pickled jalapeno (chopped); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Our FRESH PEACH SALSA recipe is a celebration of Southern summertime, mixing the natural sweetness of sunny, ripe peaches with a kick of pickled jalapeno and a splash of lime. It is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy and tangy, making it a beautiful and delicious addition to your table. Whether you have it with chips, on top of grilled chicken or fish or even adding a burst of color and flavor to your tacos, it is sure to become a summer staple in your kitchen just like ours at The Buttered Home.

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All of our recipes here at The Buttered Home are all about simple, fresh ingredients that shine with a ton of flavor minus a lot of fuss. This peach salsa, just like our PICO DE GALLO, only takes minutes to make and it is a very popular recipe for potluck suppers, barbecues or even just for Taco Tuesday at home.

As an Ambassador for SWEET GROWN ALABAMA, I have had the privilege of working with some of Alabama’s finest producers and I am thrilled to share this recipe featuring DURBIN FARMS fresh peaches.

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Summer Salsa

Our Fresh Peach Salsa is a colorful mix of the best flavors of summer. The peaches add a juicy sweetness that goes well with the slight heat of the pickled jalapenos. The fresh cilantro and fresh lime juice bring it all together with a bright flavor that will have folks wanting the recipe. It is quick and easy to make and a great way to use an abundance of peaches this time of year.

Ingredients

Fresh at it’s finest, we throw in some pickled jalapeños to give it that little something extra!

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What You’ll Need

Ripe Peaches: Their natural sweetness is the heart of the recipe.
Red Bell Pepper: Sweet and mild, the pepper adds sweetness that pairs well with the peaches and a texture and crunch.
Diced Onion: Perfect for more balance to the sweet and added crunchy texture.
Cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds a herby, citrusy flavor that ties all the flavors together.
Lime Juice: It acts as a preservative and enhances the flavors of every ingredient.
Garlic Clove: A little does a lot here and it adds to the earthy flavor balance with the sweet peaches.
Pickled Jalapeño Pepper: They add a bit of briny perfection with the added heat to make this salsa spicy.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

How to Make This Sweet and Spicy Peach Salsa

All of the ingredients marry to a delicious complement to one another.

A person holds a bowl of chopped peaches over a wooden cutting board with diced onions, red bell pepper, a grater, a garlic clove, and a small bowl of liquid. A stove is visible to the left.

Peel, remove the pit and chop the peaches. Add to a bowl.

A person chops white onion on a wooden cutting board. Diced red and yellow bell peppers are in a mixing bowl nearby, with a hand grater, a garlic clove, and a small bowl of liquid beside them.

Chop the red bell pepper and add it to the peaches.

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Chop the onion and add it in.

A white mixing bowl with diced yellow bell pepper, onion, and red bell pepper sits on a wooden cutting board. Nearby are chopped cilantro, a green grater, a garlic clove, and a small bowl of juice.

Shave off some cilantro and chop fine, add to the veggies and peaches.

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Add in the lime juice.

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Carefully grate and add the fresh garlic.

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Using gloves, chop the pickles jalapeño and add.

A person sprinkles salt into a white mixing bowl filled with chopped vegetables and herbs on a wooden cutting board next to a stove.

Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

A bowl of mango salsa with diced mango, tomato, onion, cilantro, and red pepper sits on a blue and white plate, next to a stack of tortilla chips on a wooden surface.

Chill, Serve and enjoy! Be sure to serve it with our HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS too! Just cut them in the shape of a chip instead of a strip!

Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

Taking the bounty of Summer and making it into a delicious and fresh recipe is the heart of cooking. For years, people didn’t have the luxury of year round produce. When I make recipes like these, I am reminded of the cooks before me who took what was in abundance and made lots of great things for the people they loved. That is the heart of cooking!

Variations and Substitutions

Just a few ideas to make this your own!

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Spicy Peach Salsa: Add an extra 1/2 pickled jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for more heat.
Tropical Twist: Mix in diced pineapple or mango for more sweetness.
Peaches: If fresh peaches aren’t available, try nectarines or mangoes.
Pickled Jalapeño: Swap for fresh jalapeño if you want a bit more heat, or omit for a milder salsa.
Cilantro: If cilantro isn’t your thing, try fresh parsley, mint or basil.
Lime Juice: Lemon juice can work in a pinch, but will be slightly different in taste.

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Equipment

🔧 I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required but here are a few things that would definitely make this recipe easier!

Mixing Bowls: One or two for mixing and combining ingredients.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: For precise ingredient measurements.
Big Mason Jar: For easy mixing and storage

How to Store

Refrigerate: Store your Fresh Peach Salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezing: Freezing is not recommended, as the peaches and veggies can become mushy when thawed.
Make Ahead: You can prep the salsa a day in advance. The longer it sits, the better it gets!

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Fresh Peach Salsa

This Fresh Peach Salsa is a sweet and spicy summer recipe, blending juicy peaches with zesty lime, crisp red bell pepper, and a kick of pickled jalapeño. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, topping grilled meats, or adding a vibrant twist to tacos.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Serving Size

Ingredients

3 peaches peeled, pitted and chopped
1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
1/2 cup onion chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove grated
1 pickled jalapeno chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Dice all ingredients to a similar size. Add peaches, bell pepper, onion and cilantro to a medium size container.
3 peaches, 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 cup onion, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Add in lime juice, grated garlic, chopped jalapeno, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 garlic clove, 1 pickled jalapeno, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Notes

*Pro Tip*

If you don’t love cilantro, substitute it with chives, basil or even mint.

🍴 PRO TIP!

Lots of people will want this out of season and will probably try to use canned peaches. I would not suggest this as they are already so soft. Instead, use fresh mangoes or even nectarines if you can find them out of season.

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

How can I make this less spicy?

Omit the pickled jalapeño if you don’t do spicy. Or even reduce them just just a small amount and increase the peaches to bring more balance.

Can I use canned peaches?

They are just so soft. In a pinch you can just be sure to get the ones packed in juice as they may be firmer. I would also increase the amount as they will soften quick.

Can I serve this right away?

Yes, while better chilled for a bit, it can be served as soon as it is mixed. It does get better with time so if you can make at least 30 minutes ahead, the better!

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