Summertime calls for salsa! And what better way to brighten up your taste buds and salvage your quickly (over) ripening peaches than with a fresh and sweet peach salsa?!
This versatile condiment is perfect for dipping tortilla chips or topping tacos, bowls, fish, chicken, and salads. It’s quick and easy to make, with just 15 minutes, 7 ingredients, and 1 bowl required! Let’s make salsa!
How to Make Peach Salsa
This simple peach salsa combines sweet, juicy peaches with cucumbers for crunch, shallot or red onion for zing, and jalapeño for subtle heat. Cilantro adds a fresh, herby element, lime juice adds brightness, and salt and pepper bring it up a notch.
Those are the ingredients we used, but it’s a versatile recipe and you can easily make it your own!
- Have mango around? Try half mango and half peach.
- Not into cucumber? Try bell pepper, tomato, or more peach.
- Want it spicier? Use a hotter pepper like serrano or habanero, but start with less!
- Not a fan of cilantro? It’s still great without it.
Finely chop all the fruits, veggies, and herbs, then squeeze the lime, add the salt and pepper, stir it together, and you’ve got SALSA!
We hope you LOVE this peach cucumber salsa! It’s:
Bright
Crunchy
Naturally sweet
Fresh
Versatile
& Easy to make!
What To Serve With Peach Salsa
We love adding it to tacos, burrito bowls, fish, chicken, salads, or other recipes that could use a pop of flavor and freshness. It’s also delicious served with tortilla chips as a refreshing summer appetizer.
More Peach Recipes
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Easy Peach Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow peaches (1 large peach yields ~3/4 cup or 130 g)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber (we prefer English cucumber)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped shallot (or red onion)
- 2-3 Tbsp finely chopped jalapeño
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (omit if you don't like cilantro)
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 pinch each sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss together all of the ingredients (peach, cucumber, shallot, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper). Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more salt for overall flavor, lime for brightness, jalapeño for heat, or peach for sweetness.
- Serve with tortilla chips, in burrito bowls, on tacos or salads, or just eat it straight with a spoon!
- Best when fresh. Leftovers will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Not freezer friendly.
bobbie says
We made this and it was so delicious! I left it a little chunky – became almost a side salad. Now it’s a summer favorite!
Woohoo! Thanks for the lovely review, Bobbie!
Stacy says
Yummy! A great way to sneak fruits & veggies into my teen son’s diet :)
Amazing! Thank you for sharing, Stacy! xo
MD G says
Loved it!! Just ate with a spoon. Yummy and thank you!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Mason says
Can you make the salsa ahead of time?
Hi Mason, it’s best when fresh because the cucumber will release liquid. But you can!
Camille R says
I have some cilantro and heat averse eaters, any suggestions on swaps for those? Thanks !
Hi Camille, we would suggest simply omitting the cilantro and possibly using a green bell pepper in place of the jalapeño. Let us know what you think if you give it a try!
Michele says
Love the crunch of the cucumbers in the salsa—not a fan of bell peppers in my salsa, so this is a welcome textural alternative. Next I will try with cherries or plums💙
Thank you for sharing, Michele! Cherries or plums sound amazing too! xo
Pooja says
Can you use frozen peaches?
Hi Pooja, frozen and defrosted might be okay, but the texture will be different.