Chipotle Peach Salsa
This Chipotle Peach Salsa is a flavor bomb perfect for summer! Whether you serve it with chips, grilled meats, or tacos, this salsa is sure to become a crowd favorite. It’s easy to whip up, incredibly fresh, and the perfect balance of heat and sweetness.
Servings 6
Calories 60kcal
Cost $6–$8
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches peeled and diced
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 –2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced (adjust to taste)
- 1 small jalapeño seeded and finely chopped (optional for extra heat)
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Peel and dice the peaches into small chunks. Make sure they’re ripe for the best sweetness.
- Chop the veggies: Finely chop the red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
- Mix it up: In a medium bowl, combine the peaches, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Add the heat: Stir in the minced chipotle peppers and lime juice. Add a touch of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Season and chill: Add salt to taste and mix well. For best flavor, let the salsa chill in the fridge for at least 15–30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve with tortilla chips, grilled proteins, or your favorite Mexican dishes.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches: The juicier and sweeter, the better. Slightly soft peaches work best.
- Balance the spice: Start with one chipotle pepper and taste before adding more.
- Let it marinate: Chilling for at least 15–30 minutes helps the flavors blend beautifully.
- Add texture: For variety, try adding diced avocado or cucumber just before serving.