Peach Mango Salsa
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Sharp chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Salsa
- 2 ripe peaches pitted and diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1½ cups)
- 1 large ripe mango peeled, pitted, and diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed for mild, seeds in for hot — finely minced
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon lime zest optional but recommended
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon cumin optional, adds earthy depth
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
Instructions
Make the Salsa
- Dice the peaches and mango into uniform ¼-inch pieces and add them to a medium mixing bowl.
- Finely mince the jalapeño (remove seeds for mild heat, keep them for more spice) and finely dice the red onion. Add both to the bowl.
- Add the chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, and lime zest to the bowl.
- Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and cumin and cayenne if using. Gently stir everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning — add more lime juice for brightness, more salt to elevate flavors, or more jalapeño for additional heat.
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Stir once more before serving.
Notes
Make-Ahead: This salsa keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Flavor improves overnight.
Fruit Tips: Use firm-ripe fruit — overripe peaches or mango will make the salsa watery.
Avocado Variation: Fold in 1 diced avocado right before serving for a creamy version.
Serving Suggestions: Perfect over grilled fish (tilapia, mahi-mahi, salmon, shrimp), as a taco topping, with tortilla chips, over grilled chicken, or spooned into burrito bowls.
Do not freeze — fresh fruit texture does not hold up to freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gSodium: 195mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13g