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Nectarine Salsa Recipe – Sweet & Spicy Summer Fruit Salsa

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This nectarine salsa with jalapeno and cilantro recipe is a sweet & spicy dish you’ll love! It’s great as a dip for chips, or to top roasted chicken, baked fish, or with bean and rice tacos.

This sweet & spicy salsa is made with fresh summer nectarines, chopped red onion, jalapeno peppers, and herbs. An easy & tasty salsa recipe that requires no cooking! Great for summer BBQs, cookouts, or potlucks.

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This sweet and spicy salsa gets a 10/10 for unbelievable flavor! When I have guests over for a summer barbecue, I always make fresh salsa (my pineapple pico de gallo is another favorite!) and this nectarine salsa is a total crowd pleaser.

I absolutely love the sweet, tart, and juice texture you get from fresh ripe nectarines. They are perfect for summer salads, for fruit bruschetta, and for adding to smoothies. You can find peaches and nectarines all year in the grocery store, but there’s nothing like juice ripe fruit loaded with summer flavor. 

This Nectarine Salsa Recipe Is

  • Bright
  • Fresh
  • Spicy
  • Herby
  • A Great No-Cook Recipe
  • Perfect for Summer Entertaining
  • Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, & Dairy Free

A Great Make Ahead Salsa for Entertaining

This nectarine salsa recipe is fantastic to make ahead of time for a party, potluck, or gathering. Making this recipe in advance allows you to skip any cooking or prep on the day-of – and it tastes just as good the next day!

This is a great recipe to entertain with, or bring to an event. A sweet & spicy crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to love! Check out my other make ahead meals too for your next party favorites.

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What’s The Differences Between Peaches and Nectarines

While peaches and nectarines are genetically similar, peaches have fuzzy skin while nectarines do not, and have a smooth skin. They have a similar taste, as well as similar amounts of sugar, fiber, and nutrients – but the skin texture differs between the two.

Both peaches and nectarines contain Vitamins A & C and fiber, making them a great fruit to enjoy, especially in this salsa. Plus they taste wonderful in both sweet and savory dishes. If you can find fresh ripe peaches or nectarines, enjoy them both!

What’s In This Nectarine Pico De Gallo Salsa?

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

  • Nectarines– Fresh, ripe, summer nectarines are perfect for this recipe. You can also use peaches too. I haven’t tried this recipe with frozen (and thawed) or canned peaches, so if you do please comment below on how it went, I’d love to hear from you.
  • Onion – I used a red onion, but you could use white or yellow!
  • Tomatoes – I used a few cherry tomatoes, quartered.
  • Limes – freshly juiced!
  • Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Jalapeno Peppers – or a less spicy alternative, see note below!
  • Cilantro – optional, if you like cilantro. If you don’t like cilantro, then use parsley instead so you still get some great herby flavor.
  • Salt & Pepper

A Note For More/Less Spicy Salsa

This recipe is what I could consider “medium” spicy salsa – it definitely has heat, but it’s not overpowering. For a less spicy version, use only 1 jalapeno, or replace it with a milder green pepper such as poblano or bell pepper. For a spicier version, include the jalapeno seeds in the salsa for a fiery flavor.

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How Do I Make Salsa with Nectarines or Peaches?

  1. Finely dice the nectarines, red onion, garlic, and tomatoes. You can do this by hand, or by pulsing the ingredients in a food processor (I’ve made this recipe with both methods, but I like the texture of hand-chopped. It only took me about 5 minutes longer than using a food processor – but up to you, whatever is easy!). Add the jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Pulse again until your salsa reaches the desired consistency.
  2. If you salsa is watery (which it can be, depending on the variety of tomatoes you use), you can choose to drain the salsa before serving.
  3. Garnish with fresh cracked pepper, and enjoy as a dip or as a topping for fish tacos, chicken, or burritos.
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Nectarine Salsa

This nectarine salsa with jalapeno and cilantro recipe is a sweet & spicy dish you’ll love! It’s great as a dip for chips, or to top roasted chicken, baked fish, or with bean and rice tacos.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 44 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium nectarines pits removed
  • 1/2 large red onion chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2 jalapeno peppers stems and seeds removed *see note for spiciness
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Black Pepper for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Finely dice the nectarines, red onion, garlic, and tomatoes. You can do this by hand, or by pulsing the ingredients in a food processor (I've made this recipe with both methods, but I like the texture of hand-chopped. It only took me about 5 minutes longer than using a food processor – but up to you, whatever is easy!).
  • Add the jalapeno, cilantro, salt, lime juice, and olive oil. Mix again until your salsa reaches the desired consistency.
  • If you salsa is watery (which it can be, depending on the variety of tomatoes you use), you can choose to drain the salsa before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh cracked pepper, and enjoy as a dip or as a topping for fish tacos, chicken, or burritos.

Notes

For More/Less Spicy Salsa

This recipe is what I could consider “medium” spicy salsa – it definitely has heat, but it’s not overpowering. For a less spicy version, use only 1 jalapeno, or replace it with a milder green pepper such as poblano or bell pepper. For a spicier version, include the jalapeno seeds in the salsa for a fiery flavor.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 206mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 448IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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