Sweet & Sassy Nectarine Salsa
Rev up your taste buds with this zippy Sweet & Sassy Nectarine Salsa!
I have said numerous on this blog that I have a love affair with ripe peaches. The kind where the juice runs down your arm once you take a bite. The same goes for nectarines. I like to refer to these fruits as cousins. Their tastes are very similar. The main difference being that a peach has the fuzzy skin and the nectarine does not. While I do enjoy both, I personally give the edge to the nectarine because sometimes the peach fuzz bothers me.
I often feel the nectarine is a little overshadowed by the popularity of the peach – and that is just not fair! This sweet and sassy Nectarine Salsa is the perfect way to enjoy nectarines in a slightly sweet and savory way. Grab the chips and enjoy!
Sadly, this year’s peach and nectarine crop are lacking here on our farm. An early frost wiped out a lot of our crop. But I managed to grab a few to make this delicious salsa. It’s so stinkin’ easy too! Along with traditional salsa ingredients like jalapeno peppers, onions and cilantro, I added diced
This is one bountiful bowl full of summer loving. It’s the perfect way to enjoy all those fresh fruits and vegetables at your local farmers’ market. While I often equate this Nectarine Salsa with summer, you can make this any time of the year that nectarines are available. And yes, if you are not a nectarine fan, it is perfectly OK to substitute fresh peaches instead.
Enjoy!
- 4 Nectarines
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper finely diced (remove seeds if you want less heat)
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup red pepper finely diced
- 2/3 cup fresh corn
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of one lime
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Add nectarines, jalapeno pepper, onion, red pepper, garlic, corn and cilantro to a medium bowl.
- Season with salt, pepper and chili powder. Add the juice of one lime and mix together.
- Serve with tortilla chips
