Fresh Peach And Tomato Salsa
Servings 3 cups (may vary)
Calories 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 5 medium roma tomatoes
- 3 medium ripe peaches
- 1 medium purple onion
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper
- 4 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- handful of cilantro [around 1/2 cup packed]
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
Instructions
- Vinegar Mixture: On the stove top in a small saucepan heat the vinegar, sugar and tomato paste together until the sugar dissolves and the tomato paste has melted then remove from the heat.
- Prep the Veggies: Clean all of the vegetables thoroughly. Peel the onion and peaches and remove the pit. Cut all of the veggies and peaches into similar size chunks.
- When cutting the jalapeno pepper, leave the seeds in only if you like your salsa really spicy. Otherwise, use a teaspoon to scrape and remove them.
- Place the blade attachment into the center of the food processor first, then begin to layer the ingredients evenly around the blade. Reserve the garlic cloves to add later. Add the cilantro close to the top so it won't over process.
- Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Place the top firmly on the food processor and lock it into place.
- Use the pulse feature to process the salsa in short bursts. Drizzle the vinegar mixture in through the tube at the top while you pulse.
- Remove the lid and taste. Adjust the seasonings, if needed. Depending on how ripe your peaches are you may like it a little sweeter or the cayenne may need adjusting.
- Mince the garlic finely by hand. Stir it into the salsa at the end of processing.
- Chill thoroughly for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Tomatoes: You could use another variety of tomatoes i.e. heirloom tomatoes or campari tomatoes. Please note that for this particular Fresh Peach and Tomato Salsa recipe, Roma tomatoes are recommended for their firm texture and rich flavor.
- Onion: You could use white onion in place of red onion or shallots for a milder onion flavor.
- Peaches: You could replace the peaches with fresh mangoes for a mango salsa.
- Adjust the Level of Spice to Taste: If your prefer a less spicy salsa you can omit the cayenne pepper and use a milder green pepper in place of jalapeno. You can also remove the seeds from the jalapeno to tame the heat.
- Add Spice: You can also add spice by tossing in a serrano chile pepper.
- How Do You Serve Peach and Tomato Salsa: We love to enjoy this peach salsa with tortilla chips as a dip. It's also a tasty condiment for grilled chicken, fish or pork. The sweet and spicy flavor is also mouthwatering when used as a topping for salads and fish tacos.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 709mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2159IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg