This Summer Peach Salsa is a delicious way to use up those ripe, fresh summer peaches. It’s so refreshing.
Hello friends and “Happy it’s Almost the Weekend!” And a long, holiday weekend to boot! Are your plans set for the 4th of July? Are you doing anything special, or are you just sitting back relaxing, cocktail in hand and enjoying the world around you?
I’ve got plans this weekend! Big plans guys! Both my boys will be enjoying the holiday weekend at home! Yay! Casey heads down to the beach today to join me and my mom who is up visiting from Florida, and my husband Tom and our oldest son Sean head down on Friday! The BHK has got it goin’ on for the weekend! We’ve got fireworks, the 4th of July boat parade and the menu at the BHK is stacked!
I’ll be making my friend Kevin’s homemade ribs (they are crazy good and YES, better than mine I’ll admit!) with my favorite peach BBQ sauce, my baked three bean casserole (Tom’s favorite), grilled corn on the cob, homemade pimento cheese biscuits and some berry cobbler for dessert topped off with some festive 4th of July berry cheesecake pospsicles! OMGee my pants are getting tighter just thinking about it!
So with all that on the menu, I’m trying to keep the appetizers on the lighter, healthier side! This Summer Peach Salsa totally fits the bill. It’s fresh, sweet, a little spicy, takes less than 20 minutes to make and it’s the perfect way to use up all the gorgeous peaches I’ve been hoarding! I make sure I chill my salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving and usually serve it with tortilla chips or pita chips.
I hope you all enjoy this quick and easy BHK favorite! I’ll be spending the 4th with my family, so I’ll see you back here next Thursday! Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Ingredients
- 6 large peaches peeled and coarsely chopped, about 3 cups
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
This would be delicious on grilled pork tenderloin or shrimp. Yum! I haven’t seen local peaches here yet but should be soon. Mm, or with cinnamon pita chips. Have a great weekend Maryann!
Yes Karen, it would be perfect with pork tenderloin! I hope you have a fabulous 4th!
Wow, sounds like you have quite the weekend lined up- full of fabulous food and even better company!! We don’t have much planned, yet… but it will involve lots of food and a birthday cake for me. Love this salsa!! So, I might have beat you to the peach bbq sauce, but you beat me to the peach salsa (mine will be in a few weeks), so I’d say we are even! ;) This is the perfect appetizer, Mary Ann!! Just hand me a big ‘ole spoon! Cheers, dear friend- to a wonderful long weekend!
I didn’t realize it’s your birthday Cheyanne! It’s my son Sean’s birthday on Saturday! I can’t wait for your peach salsa! I’m sure, as usual it will be fabulous! Have a wonderful birthday weekend Cheyanne!
Mary Ann, this peach salsa looks fantastic, I never thought about adding ginger to it . Once I’m back home again I will give this a try . Have a wonderful fourth of July weekend with all your family and friends .
Thanks so much Gerlinde! I love the added ginger. I hope you are having a wonderful time in Germany!
Sounds like you have a crazy fun weekend planned, Mary Ann! Oh my goodness…that’s so funny – you’re pants are getting tighter thinking about it, lol :D I know what you mean, though, so much good food, so little time, and you wanna fit it all in ’cause, for me, the weekends, especially celebratory ones, the food plays a super major role! Our long weekend starts tomorrow and I can’t wait! Like you, there will be lots of good food involved and lots of relaxing :) My kinda weekend! This peach salsa looks delish! A big bowl of tortilla chips and a glass or two of vino and I’m set! Pinned, of course! Have a lovely weekend, friend :)
Glad you have some fun things planned for the long weekend too Dawn! Planning the menu is always the fun part for me, even if it’s just an ordinary weekend! You’re so right, so many recipes, so little time!
What a great weekend you have planned! How fun that your boys will be able to join you. There’s nothing better than heading home for the holidays! :) This peach salsa looks so tasty and healthy. Have a wonderful holiday weekend! :)
I am so excited to have both the boys home with us Kathy! Sean, my older one will LOVE this peach salsa! He loves all fruits and veggies. Casey, not so much! It will have to be something chocolate for him! Enjoy your weekend my friend! Hope you have something fun planned and of course lots of delicious food and fresh squeezed lemonade!
This looks fabulous! I will have to try this soon.
Did I read that your son’s birthday is Saturday? Mine is too! Happy Birthday to us! :)
Happy 4th!
Well Happy Birthday to you too Amy!! I hope you enjoy the salsa! Have a wonderful 4th too!
What a fun celebration! So excited that you get to see both your sons this weekend :) This salsa looks just perfectly festive- I’m sure everyone will love it :)
Thanks Sarah! I’m really looking forward to the weekend! I LOVE when both my boys are home!! I hope you have a great holiday too!
Sign my up for anything with Peaches, Mary Ann. I’ve tried pineapple in salsa but never peaches. Will definitely be giving this one a go! Wish you a happy July 4th. PS: Your pictures are so gorgeous!
I’m glad Geraldine. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks so much for your sweet compliments as usual! I hope you enjoy your 4th of July too!
Sounds like you have a great weekend planned. Mine will be pretty cool too if I fix a big batch of this awesome salsa ;)
Hope you have fun Megan! Enjoy the salsa!
PEACH SALSA? What are you girl, some sort of culinary mastermind? This is genius and absolutely gorgeous!
Aw, thanks Anne! Hope you enjoy it if you give it a try! Have a wonderful weekend!
Yay, PEACH SEASON!! I love the idea of this sweet and spicy salsa – I’m adding this to the long weekend line-up! Hope you have a great one, Mary Ann!
You too Kate!!
Yes! Hope you enjoy it Kate! Have a fun weekend!
Love the look of this. Can just imagine how amazing it will be with spicy tacos!
Yes! Great idea Alida! Perfect with pork tenderloin too!
Perfect Alida! Enjoy it if you give it a try and have a wonderful weekend!
So glad your boys will be home with you this weekend! What fun! Mary Ann, this salsa just looks incredible. I just want to grab it from the screen. :)
Me too Tessa! It’s going to be a fun weekend! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! Thanks so much, this salsa is a favorite! My son Sean loves it!
So gorgeous, Mary Ann! I think I could live on chips with this salsa all summer long. I have yet to find great peaches this season but when I do, this is first on my list to make!
Thank you so much Laura! I could too! Happy 4th!
I have a mango salad recipe that is pretty similar to this that I make all the time, but I love the idea of using peaches. Will definitely be making this soon!
I think you’ll really like it Lauren! I often substitute mango in this recipe too! Hope you had a fabulous 4th!
In the summer months, I find myself topping just about everything with peach salsa. It’s so refreshing and light. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
I’m so glad your’re liking it Nicole! I love using peaches in just about everything during the summer!
I could easily eat this alone and be perfectly content!
Yay! Me too Matt! Summer peaches are the BEST!
Mary Ann! I just love all the seasonal produce and the creative recipes on blogs right now.. and this one is another great one! You know how I feel about peaches. They pair perfectly with the sweet and savory vibe in this salsa.. I just want to take a big ole’ scoop out of this ! I hope your weekend was a blast! It’s good to see you taking a much needed break. Hooray! xo
Thanks so much Traci! I’m so busy with my mother right now because she is up from Florida visiting. Unfortunately, not getting much blog work done. My youngest sister comes in this Friday to help out, so then it’s back to work for me! Hope you had a fabulous 4th! Enjoy the salsa, and YAY for summer peaches!
This is some seriously gorgeous peach salsa! Such a perfect use for the fresh, juicy peaches this time of year, and a wonderful twist on traditional salsa. I need to make a batch!
So many peaches Rachel!! I’m in heaven! Hope you enjoy!
i so wish it was summer here in australia so i could justify making salsa! this looks SO beautiful and vibrant mary ann and i just love how you have used peaches. that is something i am yet to try! Xx
I wish it was too Thalia! The peaches here are gorgeous right now. Stay warm. XO
I bet your boys love coming home to eat all of your food. :) (and of course, love just seeing you too!) Hope your family time was just marvelous! Such a fun, colorful salsa and a refreshing way to use all of those summer peaches!
It really was Emily! I hope you enjoyed the 4th too! This salsa is a favorite of my son Sean!