Peach salsa is fresh, bright, and perfect during peach season. This easy peach salsa recipe combines juicy fresh peaches, tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeños for a balance of sweet and spicy flavors. It's simple to make in one large bowl and works as a side dish or topping for grilled chicken and fish tacos.
If you're looking for a different way to use fresh peaches, this easy peach salsa recipe comes together in minutes.
Why You'll Love This Peach Salsa
- Made with fresh ingredients
- Sweet and savory with a little bit of heat
- Ready in minutes
- Great with favorite tortilla chips
- Perfect for summer gatherings
Fruit salsas bring something different to the table compared to regular tomato salsa, and the sweetness of fresh peaches makes every bite stand out.
Ingredients
- Roma tomatoes, diced
- red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- medium red onion, finely diced
- peaches, diced
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- fresh lime juice
- salt, or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeños, red onion, and peaches into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeños, red onion, and peaches.
- Add the chopped fresh cilantro.
- Drizzle with fresh lime juice.
- Sprinkle in salt and black pepper.
- Gently stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime juice if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
Serve chilled with favorite tortilla chips, over grilled chicken, or spooned onto fish tacos.
Helpful Tips for the Best Flavor
- Use ripe peaches that are slightly soft but not mushy. Freestone peaches like Red Haven are easy to slice and dice.
- Dice everything evenly so each bite has balanced flavor.
- If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeños completely.
- For milder flavor, use just one jalapeño or substitute finely diced bell pepper for less heat.
- For extra citrus flavor, you can add a small splash of lemon juice along with the lime juice.
- Letting the salsa rest in the refrigerator helps the fresh ingredients blend together.
- If you don't like cilantro, you can leave it out or replace it with a small amount of fresh parsley.
If it's your first time making homemade salsa with fruit, start with less jalapeño and adjust to taste for spiciness.
Can I Use Canned Peaches?
Fresh peaches are best, especially during peak peach season when they are juicy and full of flavor. Canned peaches can be used in a pinch, but drain them well and expect a softer texture.
How to Store Peach Salsa
Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Because of the fresh ingredients, this salsa is best enjoyed within the first 24-48 hours while the peaches are firm and the flavors are bright.
Freezing is not recommended because the fresh peaches will become soft and watery once thawed.
Ways to Serve Peach Salsa
- With favorite tortilla chips
- On grilled chicken
- Spoon over fish tacos for a fresh, sweet contrast to spicy flavors
- As a topping for tacos
- Alongside Mexican-inspired dishes
It also pairs well with spicy flavors and makes a simple summer side dish. For another fresh side dish with bright flavors, try our cowboy caviar alongside this peach salsa.
📖 Recipe
Peach Salsa
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Roma tomatoes - diced
- 1 red bell pepper - seeded and finely diced
- 2 jalapeños - seeded and finely diced
- 1 medium red onion - finely diced
- 2 ripe peaches - diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro - chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice - fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine diced tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeños, red onion, and peaches in a large bowl.
- Add chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño for desired heat level.
- Because this is made with fresh ingredients, it's best eaten within the first 24-48 hours for the best flavor.
- If fresh peaches are not available, canned peaches can be used as a shortcut. Drain them well and dice before mixing, but keep in mind the texture will be softer and slightly sweeter.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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