Peach Salsa Recipe

What To Do With All Those Peaches

When we returned from the Jersey shore last week, we stopped at a farmer's market and picked up a basket of ripe yellow Jersey peaches. With perfect texture and that distinctive aroma, Jersey peaches are one of my all-time favorite seasonal fruits.

We had a bunch, and I knew they wouldn't last, so we had to figure out what to do with them fast. My wife thought some fresh halibut topped with peach salsa would be nice, and it was terrific.

My youngest daughter doesn't care for halibut, so I grilled chicken breast for her, and the salsa was perfect, too. In fact, the next night, I grilled up the rest of the chicken breasts for the whole family, and we served them with the salsa. Delicious!!

What is Salsa?

Salsa" refers to a diverse range of sauces in Latin American cuisine that typically consist of chopped vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, and other flavorings. Salsas can be either raw or cooked, and they vary widely in terms of ingredients, textures, and heat levels. The word "salsa" itself means "sauce" in Spanish.

Ingredients

Peaches are a type of fruit that belong to the Prunus genus, which also includes cherries, plums, apricots, and almonds. The scientific name for the peach is Prunus persica. Peaches are known for their sweet and juicy flesh and are often associated with a vibrant orange or yellow color. They are a popular fruit consumed fresh, but they can also be used in a variety of culinary applications, including desserts, jams, and beverages.

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Peach Salsa Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs

Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 5 peaches cut up into 1-inch cubes
• 3 ripe tomatoes cut up into 1-inch cubes
• 1 bunch cilantro finely chopped
• ½ red onion to taste
• Juice from 1 lime
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil for a slightly different taste
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Once you have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go, you must combine the peaches, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, and lime juice.
• Add the oil and give a stir.
• Season with salt & pepper, taste, and let the salsa sit for 10 minutes before adjusting seasonings.

Notes

If you are in a hurry like we usually are, you can serve the salsa but it will taste much better if you let it sit in the fridge for a couple hours.

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