Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa (Printable)

A vibrant, refreshing mix of juicy peaches and sweet cherries with zesty lime and fresh herbs.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Fruits

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

# Steps:

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 well combined.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary summer fruit into something extraordinary with almost zero effort
  • The balance of sweet fruit and zesty lime creates that addictive cant stop eating quality
02 -
  • Overripe peaches will disintegrate into mush, so choose fruit that holds its shape when you press it gently
  • The salsa needs at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator, but the flavors continue developing beautifully for hours
03 -
  • Mix the fruit and vegetables before adding lime juice to see how much natural liquid they release on their own
  • If the salsa tastes too sweet, a tiny pinch more salt will balance it better than adding more acid

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