Summer is all about entertaining outdoors and cooking less than necessary. That is why I like to serve a lot of refreshing snacks and easy appetizers that require no cooking at all.
Homemade salsas are our favorites! This is a recipe for a no-tomato salsa, but it’s versatile and easily customizable just like most of them.
Whether they are made with veggies (cucumber salsa) or a combo of fruit and vegetables (pear salsa), they are always a hit at our table.
How to make peach salsa
First, gather all the produce and rinse it under running water. Then, finely chop everything. Mix it in a medium mixing bowl together with lime juice and salt.
Then, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge.
Recipe Q&A
Tortilla chips, whether it be homemade or store-bought are the best!
It is up to you! If you like your salsa spicy, use the seeds as well. If not, remove them.
Yes, you can if fresh peaches are not in season.
Make ahead
Peach salsa can be made in advance and kept in the fridge until ready to serve.
For the best food experience, serve it no more than 8 hours after being made. The longer it sits in the fridge the softer the produce turns.
I don’t recommend making it a day in advance.
Julia’s tips
- To add some extra heat to the salsa, use 2 to 3 jalapenos. For a milder salsa, add only one. They all vary in the level of heat, so if not sure, taste it first and use accordingly.
- Cilantro is a flavorful herb and goes hand in hand with limes. However, you can easily use lemon instead as well. You might need only half, but this again depends on how juicy it is.
- Choose peaches that are not extremely ripe. You want them to hold their shape once cut up. Overripe peaches might turn into a mushy mess when finely chopped.
Possible substitutions:
- Jalapenos – Use other chili peppers like Anaheim or Habanero (these are way spicier so adjust to your taste).
- Red onion – Shallot (for a milder flavor) or white onion (for a stronger flavor).
- Red pepper – You can try substituting it with tomatoes. However, keep in mind that they are extremely juicy and you will need to drain the peach salsa before serving.
Other popular summer appetizers
Cilantro Dip – This one goes well with chips, especially the spicy ones.
A Charcuterie Board is one of the simplest appetizers to make. It is perfect for summer as it’s a no-bake snack option.
Prosciutto and Melon Bites – A tasty and refreshing food for your summer party.
Peach Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 small peaches (pitted, finely chopped, see note 1)
- 2 jalapenos (finely diced, see note 2)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- fresh cilantro (about a handful, see note 3)
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to liking)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together finely chopped peaches, jalapenos, onion, pepper, cilantro, salt and lime juice.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- You will need about 1½ to 2 cups of finely chopped peaches.
- For a spicier kick, use seeds or hotter chili peppers like Habanero. A good substitution for a jalapeno pepper is an Anaheim pepper.
- Cilantro (US) = Coriander (UK). Use about 2–3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro.
- Make ahead: You can prepare it up to 8 hours in advance.
- All the ingredient quantities can be adjusted to your liking.
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