Sweet Summer Peach Salsa

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Jun 5

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Sweet Summer Peach Salsa

BY REID QUIGGINS

No summer gathering is complete without chips and dip, and there’s no better way to embrace the summer season than to make a salsa with fresh, juicy peaches. This salsa is endlessly customizable based on your dipping preferences, so feel free to try some of the optional additions on top of the super simple base recipe.

Perfect for summer afternoons, picnics or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or seafood, this peach salsa is a testament to the beauty of seasonal produce.

Ingredients

2-3 ripe peaches, pits removed and diced

1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup corn kernels (grilled for more flavor if possible)

¼ cup red onion, diced

Zest and juice from 1 lime

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup diced tomatoes or pureed tomato for smoother salsa

Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

½ teaspoon salt, more if needed to taste

¼ teaspoon chili powder

Optional additions: chopped red bell pepper, diced jalapeño, diced pineapple, paprika

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix peaches, black beans, corn, red onion, lime juice and zest, garlic, tomato, cilantro, salt and chili powder. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Best served chilled.