Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight
This Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa is the ultimate summer appetizer. After making it countless times for cookouts, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it chunky and fresh. The combination of juicy peaches and cherries, zesty lime, and a hint of jalapeño creates an irresistible salsa that’s better than takeout. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try this salsa with our Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks and Serve this salsa with our Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta.
Why This Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight Is Pure Comfort
- Bursting with fresh summer flavors
- Easy to make and perfect for cookouts
- Better than takeout and healthier too
- Versatile – serve with chips, tacos, or grilled meats
What You'll Need for Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 4 ripe peaches
- 1 cup fresh cherries
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Salt
- Lime juice
- Jalapeño (optional, for heat)
- Optional: Additional cilantro for garnish
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Peaches: Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Jalapeño: Adjust to taste or omit for a mild salsa.
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How to Make Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight
- Prepare the fruit: Pit and dice the peaches and cherries. Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, combine the diced peaches, cherries, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid over-mixing the salsa to keep it chunky. If it becomes too watery, drain some of the liquid before serving.
- : For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before adding it to the mixture.
- : Make this salsa ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will meld and intensify over time.
- : Serve this salsa with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, or fish for a complete meal.
Storing & Reheating Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
Freezing Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother salsa, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Be careful not to overprocess.
- Best substitution: Substitute mango for peaches or pineapple for cherries for a tropical twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the salsa up to 1 day ahead and store in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld and intensify over time.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Troubleshooting: If the salsa becomes too watery, drain some of the liquid before serving. If it's too spicy, add more diced peaches or cherries to balance the heat.
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Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches
- 1 cup fresh cherries
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Seasonings
- Salt
- Lime juice
- Jalapeño (optional, for heat)
Optional Toppings
- Additional cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Pit and dice the peaches and cherries. Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, combine the diced peaches, cherries, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother salsa, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Be careful not to overprocess.
- Best substitution: Substitute mango for peaches or pineapple for cherries for a tropical twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the salsa up to 1 day ahead and store in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld and intensify over time.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Troubleshooting: If the salsa becomes too watery, drain some of the liquid before serving. If it's too spicy, add more diced peaches or cherries to balance the heat.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 60
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 0.5g
- Carbs: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 0g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight FAQs
Yes, you can make this salsa up to 1 day ahead. The flavors will meld and intensify over time.
Over-mixing the salsa can release too much liquid. To fix this, drain some of the liquid before serving. You can also add more diced fruit to balance the water content.
Absolutely! This salsa is perfect for summer cookouts and BBQs. It's best enjoyed fresh, so make it just before serving.
Yes, you can omit the jalapeño for a mild, no-heat salsa. Alternatively, adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your spice preference.
Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The salsa may release some liquid over time; simply drain it before serving.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Healthy Peach Cherry Salsa: A Summer Delight and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
