This quick, fresh salsa recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that can be enjoyed as a snack with chips or as a side dish with grilled meats, tacos, and seafood. It takes 10 minutes to prepare.
Quick & fresh
I love peaches, and as much as I enjoy making the best peach chutney when the season arrives, this quick salsa is bright, fresh, delicious, and light. And it screams Summer.
You have control over the quality and freshness of the ingredients.
It's versatile and can be used as a side dish or an appetizer. They're perfect for outdoor barbecues and potlucks, lazy holiday weekends and also game day.
You can adjust it to your taste preferences and dietary needs, including sweetness, spiciness, and acidity levels.
This recipe and the avocado salsa are the ones I make the most, as they're a hit among kids and adults.
Uses for this salsa
- Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips.
- Use it as a topping for grilled fish, chicken, or meat.
- Mix it with diced avocado and spoon it over tacos or burritos. Or spoon it over grilled or roasted vegetables, such as eggplant or zucchini.
- Spread it on top of whipped cream cheese and serve with crackers as an appetizer.
- Use it in a summer salad with mixed greens, grilled chicken, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Mix it with cooked quinoa or rice for a quick, easy side dish.
- Use it as a marinade for grilled shrimp or scallops.
Ingredient Notes
This recipe uses primarily fruits and vegetables, so using ripe, fresh, high-quality ingredients ensures the best results.
- Mangoes and peaches: they should be slightly soft to the touch and have a fragrant, fruity aroma when ripe. Avoid fruit that is too hard or too soft. They should be free of any bruises, cuts, or soft spots, as they can indicate that the fruit is damaged or overripe.
- Lime: When in season, they're easily juiced. Otherwise, you might need more than one.
- Jalapeño: Fresh is always the best option. If you prefer a spicier flavor, chop it with the seeds.
- Red bell pepper: Choose a firm one and discard the seeds.
Variations & substitutions
- Nectarines can Be Used as a substitute for peaches. It has a thin skin that you can leave on, so you can skip the peeling step.
- Lemon: It works just fine if you don't have limes available.
- Herbs: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley can be added.
- Very spicy salsa: If you like very spicy dishes, use chopped habanero peppers or other really spicy peppers, in addition to the jalapeno.
- Spices: Add a pinch of ground chile or a sprinkle of black pepper, in addition to the jalapeño pepper.
- Just mango: Turn this recipe into a mango salsa by omitting the peach and adding another mango.
Process steps
Chop the fruit and vegetables into small dice that are easily eaten. Don't use large chunks. Add the lime juice directly and make sure it's freshly squeezed.
After mixing all the ingredients, taste and adjust. Use the ingredient ratio that works for you. Use more fruit for a sweeter version and more vegetables for a spicier kick. Any way you want it is acceptable, as you'll be the one eating it.
Here's a tutorial on how to peel peaches and how to cut mangoes.
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Mango Peach Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 large ripe peach, peeled and diced
- ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, optional for serving
Instructions
- Peel and dice 1 ripe mango and 1 large ripe peach (tutorials in the Notes below). Place in a medium bowl.
- Add ½ jalapeno pepper, ¼ cup red onion and ⅓ cup red bell pepper. Sitr to mix.
- Season lightly with ¼ teaspoon salt, 1-2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Stir well and check seasonings. Adjust if necessary.
- Serve with optional lime wedges and a light sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
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