Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa (Print version)

Vibrant mix of juicy peaches, sweet cherries, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. Ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make It:

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 with additional salt or pepper if needed.
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 comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The sweet fruit hits the same pleasure centers as dessert but feels wholesome and light
02 -
  • The salsa gets better after sitting for a few hours, but the fruit texture starts breaking down after day two
  • Super ripe peaches will turn this into more of a fruit salad, which is actually kind of magical
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to avoid crushing the delicate fruit as you cut
  • Pat your chopped fruit gently with paper towels if it seems extra juicy before dressing

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