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    Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

    Modified: Jun 13, 2020 · by Sharon Rigsby · 12 Comments

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    Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa is quite possibly the most delicious and versatile recipe I have ever made. And, since I have been cooking most of my life and have over 300 recipes on my blog, that is saying something!

    A clear glass bowl of Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa with a red bell pepper, peaches and a jalapeno pepper next to it.

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    I know what you are thinking: “Sharon, you say that all of your recipes are delicious, what makes Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa stand out?”

    First of all, I am obsessed with peaches right now. They are just starting to show up at the farmers’ markets, and there is something really special about the first early peaches of the season. One bite of these scrumptious and fragrant peaches is a happy reminder of the simple pleasures of our warm, blissful summer days.

    All it will take is one taste of this sweet and savory Peach Salsa and you will be enamored too! This quick and easy, healthy peach salsa recipe calls for fresh, luscious sweet peaches and crisp and zesty jalapeños, along with some fresh red bell pepper, a little onion, fresh tangy lime juice, and cilantro.

    My husband and I like this peach salsa so much that in the last week, I have made two big batches and we have enjoyed it as a salad, on quesadillas, and the icing on the cake, as a topping for a pork tenderloin that he grilled.

    Take my word for it, this quick and easy salsa is life changing, and if you have five minutes and just a few simple ingredients you can see for yourself!

    Now I know there are some of you that don’t especially like spicy food, and you might have said: “no way” when you saw that one of the ingredients was jalapeños. As with most recipes, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste by either leaving the jalapeño out altogether or just reducing the amount you add.

    You also might be surprised to learn that once you remove the seeds and membrane, which are what contain capsaicin from the jalapeños, they really are on the mild side and don’t pack as much heat as you might think.

    If you are like me and love peaches too, I think you might also like these popular recipes on my blog: Homemade Fresh Peach Ice Cream, Grilled Chicken with Peach Glaze, Easy Southern Fresh Peach Bread, Homemade Peach and Blackberry Crumble, and Southern Peaches and Cream Pie.

    How to make Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

    Place the peaches, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeños, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.

    Fresh peaches, onions, red bell pepper and cilantro chopped for Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

    Squeeze the lime juice over the salsa and mix to combine.

    Squeezing lime juice over Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

    Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

    Easy Southern Peach Salsa can be served as a salad, as a dip with chips, or as a delicious topping for pork, chicken, or fish.

    A glass bowl overflowing with Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

    Tips:

    To seed a jalapeño, slice it lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds and any membrane (a grapefruit spoon works great for this). After you chop up the jalapeños, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and do not touch your eyes because the juice can burn them.

    Seeding a jalapeno pepper for Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

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    A clear glass bowl of Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa with a red bell pepper, peaches and a jalapeno pepper next to it.

    Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

    Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 80kcal
    Author: Sharon Rigsby
    5 from 4 votes
    All it takes is one taste of this sweet and savory Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa and you will be enamored! This quick and easy, healthy recipe calls for fresh, luscious sweet peaches and crisp and zesty jalapeños, along with some fresh red bell pepper, a little onion, fresh tangy lime juice, and cilantro.
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    Ingredients

    • 4-5 peaches unpeeled and chopped
    • ½ cup red onion minced
    • ½ red bell pepper chopped
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped, you can substitute parsley
    • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 2 jalapeno peppers remove seeds and membranes and mince
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Place the peaches, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeños, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
    • Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

    Notes

    Tips:
    Easy Southern Peach salsa can be served as a salad, as a dip with chips, or as a delicious topping for pork, chicken, or fish.
    To seed a jalapeño, slice it lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds and any membrane (a grapefruit spoon works great for this). After you chop up the jalapeños, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and do not touch your eyes because the juice will burn.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 62.7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    1. pixie skinner

      September 20, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      can you put in jars and keep and for how long and how

      Reply
      • Sharon Rigsby

        September 20, 2021 at 5:02 pm

        Hi Pixie, I have never tried to can it and I’m not sure how it would turn out. But, as the recipe is written, it should last in your fridge for a day or two. Here is a link for how to can tomato salsa that might give you a bit more information: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/canned_tomato_salsa/. If you decide to try it, be sure to let me know how it turns out.
        All the best,
        Sharon

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    2. Sarah

      July 08, 2020 at 10:45 am

      Anyone try to can this? What alterations have to be made

      Reply
    3. Gene

      June 18, 2018 at 12:08 am

      I am so excited about this recipe. Peaches are a family favorite and a seasonal delight!

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        June 18, 2018 at 7:07 am

        Hi Gene,
        I hope you love it as much as we do!
        All my best!
        Sharon

        Reply
        • Nikki

          July 14, 2020 at 12:56 am

          I am wondering if this could be frozen. The instructions say to refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Why such a short time?

          Thank you!

        • Sharon Rigsby

          July 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm

          Hi Nikki,
          I have never tried to freeze it so I can’t say for sure, but I don’t think it would freeze well. I think the consistency of the fruit and vegetables, might suffer. Also, the recipe calls for cilantro which will turn brown if frozen. As far as the twenty-four hours, peaches are very perishable. Depending on the ripeness of your peaches, it might last a little longer, but it all just depends. For maximum freshness, I’m still sticking with 24 hours, but that doesn’t mean it still wouldn’t be good after that.
          I hope you enjoy it.
          All the best,
          Sharon

    4. Bev Scheer

      June 11, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      This Salsa recipe sounds so fresh and delightful.
      Will be making this soon. I am planning to add mango too, along with the peaches.
      Great suggestion, Linda.

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        June 11, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        Hi Bev, peach, and mango together sounds delicious as do just peaches or just mango. No matter how you put it together or which fruit you choose, I don’t think you can go wrong with this recipe.
        Thanks for sharing!
        All my best!
        Sharon

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        • Nikki

          July 14, 2020 at 12:39 pm

          5 stars
          Can this be frozen? Why can you refrigerate only up to 24 hours?

    5. Linda Manning

      June 11, 2018 at 10:59 am

      This recipe works well with Mangos too!

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        June 11, 2018 at 11:18 am

        Hi Linda,
        You are so right! I love mango salsa too and make and serve it often!
        Thank you for leaving a comment!
        Sincerely,
        Sharon

        Reply

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