Nectarine Salsa with plump nectarines, onions, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers in a tangy lime dressing. This fruity side dish is delicious with crisp tortilla chips or over grilled pork, chicken or fish. Make a huge batch and expect it gone in seconds!
If you go through my recipe index, you’ll probably notice that I post a lot of fruit salsas. I don’t know what it is about diced fruits doused in a tangy lime dressing, but I can’t get enough of them. I am obsessed with the stuff! Give me a hefty bowl of these delicious fruit concoctions along with a handful of crisp tortilla chips and I’d happily call it lunch.
As proof of this love affair, here is a growing list of the fruit salsas I have on the blog so far:
- Kiwi Mango and Strawberry Salsa
- Watermelon Salsa
- Cantaloupe Cucumber Salsa
- Berry Salsa with Honey Lime Dressing
And the latest addition, nectarine salsa!
Southern California weather has been unbearable lately. I am just plain miserable from how hot, sticky and stifling our afternoons get. But as much as I can’t wait for this season to be over, I’d hate to see to all the summer produce go. I may not like the sordid heat, but I sure am having a blast with the many varieties of fruits and vegetables available. I love how my all-time favorites such as watermelons and berries are at their best.
Summer is decidedly the perfect time to enjoy fruit salsas as they are undoubtedly more delicious when the fruits used are at their sweetest and juiciest. And any list of summer fruit salsas is undoubtedly incomplete without the refreshingly sweet and tangy nectarine salsa. Chock-full of fragrant nectarines, onions, cilantro, spicy peppers, and freshly-squeezed citrus juice, it’s like a party in your mouth!
Nectarine Salsa is addicting served with crisp chips as an appetizer, and equally amazing piled over grilled pork, chicken or fish. I’m even known to eat it with cottage cheese. Weird pairing, I know, but expectedly delicious. 🙂
Ingredients
- 4 nectarines, pitted and diced
- 1 small red onion, peeled and diced
- 2 Jalapeno peppers, peeled and diced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, stemmed and chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine nectarines, red onions, Jalapeno peppers, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper and ground pepper. Toss to combine.
- Cover bowl with film and refrigerate for about 20 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information
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Lisa says
I was wondering what the shelf life is in the refrigerator but also what would be the best way to make for winter?.. have you canned it? Hot water bath?, etc?
Lalaine says
This should be good in the fridge for up to 3 days. I am sorry but I’ve never tried canning this myself so I wouldn’t know how to adjust the recipe for that. 🙁
Meadow Brown Bakery says
Oh wow! This will be great in summer
Lalaine says
Yes, it’s perfect for summer when fruits are the sweetest. 🙂
Jessica Simms says
This looks so delicious and fresh, perfect for my chicken recipes or even just as a dip.
Eileen Kelly says
What a tasty salsa. I love the flavors and this has endless possibilities. I would love this on grilled chicken or pork too
christina aliperti says
I love any kind of salsa! i won’t lie either, I would definitely have this one for lunch with some tortillas.
Lalaine says
Best pairing ever 🙂
Yona Williams says
I’ve had a lot of different salsas before, but none with nectarine in it. This is a very visually attractive recipe…I can almost taste it from here.
Azlin Bloor says
That is one beautiful looking salsa! I can just imagine how amazingly the nectarines must taste in there.
Dawn McAlexander says
That looks good! I would have never thought about putting nectarines in my salsa, but it sounds great.