Habanero Peach Salsa Recipe
I love to make Habanero Peach Salsa Recipes in the summertime when peaches are in season and the produce is abundant!
The spicy-sweet blend of ingredients is so delicious spooned over tacos or served alongside tortilla chips.
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Ingredients for Habanero Peach Salsa Recipe
Below are the ingredients for this fruity salsa!
- Peach: For the ultimate peachy flavor, I believe nothing beats locally sourced, fresh peaches, if available in your area. You could also use canned peaches in this recipe!
Peaches canned locally or store-bought are both fine, but I like using fresh!
Keep the skin on, the colors are so beautiful!
- Tomato – I used tomatoes I grew in my backyard. If you see yellow tomatoes at the farmers market those would look beautiful in this dish.
- Minced Habanero – For a spicier salsa, use more, for a milder salsa use less.
I recommend starting with a small amount of minced habaneros and adding more from there based on your flavor preferences for the right amount of heat.
A little goes a long way with habaneros bold spicy flavor.
- Fresh Cilantro – If you dislike cilantro, I recommend fresh Italian parsley.
- Fresh Lime Juice – In a pinch, lemon juice or white vinegar could also work.
- Onion – I love to use white onion in this dish but red, sweet, or yellow onions work well too
Optional Ingredients for Habanero Peach Salsa Recipe
Lime Zest – You already got those limes, this adds more lime flavor!
Mint – I used orange mint in this recipe!
Red Bell Pepper – for bright red contrasting colors!
How to Make Habanero Peach Salsa Recipe (3 ways!)
There are several ways in which you can make peach salsa. Here are a few ways you can go about this salsa creation.
- Choose to do it the way I did and, roughly dice and/or mince the ingredients and add them to a food processor. I pulsed about 10 times and was careful not to over-pulse.
- Another method is dicing or mincing all by hand. Choose your desired size and keep each ingredient small and uniform. I prefer this method for chunky salsa.
- The third option is to use a salsa-making gadget! I’ve seen these sold online at various stores. Some are crank food processors while others are hand chopping gizmos.
Why You Will Love Making This Recipe
There are many reasons you will love this recipe. Some of these include:
Lots of Veggies
I love that this recipe involves so many different vegetables. It is fresh, nutritious, and delish!
In Season Produce
Indulge in this recipe when peach season hits its peak, and the local farmers’ market bursts with juicy peaches!
Summertime is the time when habanero peppers and sweet peaches are in season. Pick up some other yummy fresh flavors from your market, such as red onion, herbs (fresh cilantro!), and red bell peppers. These farm-fresh ingredients make the perfect combination for a farm-fresh salsa.
Versatility
Adjust the ingredients or level of heat easily! You can use less habanero or omit the spicy flavors of habanero and include jalapenos for a milder version of this homemade salsa recipe.
Turn this into a mango salsa by swapping the peaches for mangos or make a Peach Mango Habanero Salsa by doing half mango half peach!
How To Use This Recipe in Cooking
This salsa recipe has so many applications in all sorts of dishes! Some of my favorite ways to use this homemade salsa include:
- Chips and salsa – a classic. Get super fancy and make homemade tortilla chips or use my favorite – Juanita’s Tortilla Chips.
- Spooned over fish tacos
- Served with some breakfast burritos.
- A topper for big summer salads
- Mixed into a grain bowl
Tips for Cooking with Hot peppers for Your Habanero Peach Salsa Recipes
Below are a few tips for cooking with hot peppers.
Handle with Care: I highly recommend using disposable gloves when handling habanero peppers. The oils on peppers can irritate your skin and eyes. So also, avoid touching your eyes.
Controlling and Adjusting Heat: For adjusting the heat in salsa, remove the seeds and membranes to reduce the heat. Additionally, start small and taste as you go.
Balance: Hot peppers can overwhelm other flavors in a dish. Balance the heat by adding acidic and sweet flavors.
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Habanero Peach Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 peaches, chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 habanero, minced seeds and ribs removed
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp mint, chopped optional
- ¼ tsp kosher salt or more to taste
- ⅛ tsp crushed black pepper or more to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, add all ingredients.
- Pulse 5 times, then using a rubber spatula scrape down the sides, and pulse again 5 times.
- Serve with chips, tacos, fajitas, over a salad, the possibilities are endless!
Notes
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Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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