Description
A vibrant and refreshing Nectarine Salsa that perfectly captures the essence of summer, great for pairing with grilled meats, tacos, or as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 nectarines, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup cilantro, minced
- 1/4 cup shallot, diced (or substitute red onion)
- 1 bird’s eye chili, seeds removed, finely diced (or substitute jalapeño)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: Wash the nectarines and tomato, then dice the nectarines into bite-sized pieces.
- Dicing the Tomato: Chop the tomato into similar-sized pieces, keeping the juices.
- Chop the Shallot: Slice and finely chop the shallot or red onion.
- Cilantro Magic: Rinse and chop the cilantro to release aromatic oils.
- Mix it All Together: In a large bowl, combine the diced nectarines, tomato, shallots, and cilantro.
- Add the Heat: Finely chop the bird’s eye chili and toss it into the salsa mixture.
- Lime Juice and Sweetness: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salsa and add honey or sugar, then stir and taste.
- Chill Before Serving: Allow the salsa to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust Again: After chilling, taste and adjust lime or salt if needed.
- Ready to Serve: Enjoy your Nectarine Salsa fresh and vibrant!
Notes
Perfect for serving with tacos, grilled meats, or as a refreshing dip with chips. Try adding diced avocado or mango for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: nectarine salsa, summer recipes, fresh salsa, healthy dip, vegan condiments