We love this sweet and spicy Nectarine Salsa! Homemade salsa is simple and delicious and this yummy version takes advantage of seasonal nectarines and tomatoes. Scoop it up with your favourite corn chips, spoon over grilled fish or chicken, or dollop on your favourite tacos.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Shallots, lime, cilantro, bird's eye chili, tomato, nectarines. Not pictured: sweetener, such as honey or sugar.

You’ll need:

  • nectarines (if nectarines aren’t available, you could substitute peaches or mango. You will need to peel them before dicing.)
  • tomato (Use the best looking tomato you can find – we used a yellow heirloom tomato, but choose any colour you like, as long as it’s plump and juicy.)
  • fresh cilantro
  • a bird’s eye chili (This is a small, hot chili, also known as a Thai red chili. Substitute with jalapeno or another hot pepper if necessary. Be sure to remove the seeds unless you want a lot of heat.)
  • shallots (These are small, mild onions. You can substitute with red onions.)
  • lime
  • your choice of sweetener (We like honey, or white or coconut sugar. You can also leave out the sweetener, as the nectarines are naturally sweet.)
  • "So easy! Just add the diced ingredients right into the serving dish. The order isn’t especially important, except add the lime juice and sweetener last."

    Visual Overview: Making Nectarine Salsa

    Step 1: Add the diced nectarines to the serving bowl.

    Top-down view of diced nectarines in a serving bowl

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    Step 2: Add the diced tomato.

    We used yellow heirloom tomatoes.

    Diced nectarines and tomato in a serving bow.

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    Step 3: Add diced shallots.

    Diced shallots added to nectarines and tomatoes. Making nectarine salsa.

    Step 4: Add minced cilantro.

    Cilantro, shallots, nectarines, and tomatoes in a serving dish. Making nectarine salsa

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    Step 5: Add remaining ingredients. 

    Add the finely diced bird's eye chili and stir. Add the lime juice and sweetener to taste. 

    Adding the finely diced bird's eye chili.

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    Top-down view of nectarine salsa


    Tips for newbies

     One of the best things about a plant-based diet is enjoying seasonal, freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. For the best version of this salsa, make it when nectarines and tomatoes are in peak season. If you can't find nectarines it would be equally delicious with mangos or peaches -- look for donut peaches, as these don't require peeling. 

    Use your choice of sweetener in this recipe. Some plant-based diets include honey, others don't. If you choose white sugar, be aware that some brands use animal products (bone char) in the processing. They won't necessarily say this on the label, you may have to contact the manufacturer. 

    This recipe is easy but the chopping does take some time. If you don't have one already, consider investing in a food chopper. Ranging from small manual choppers to high-end food processors, there's an array of options to suit different budgets. Even a good manual chopper can be a real time-saver. And some people find it's easier to eat more fruits and vegetables when they have the right tools to prepare them.

    Recipe Card

    Nectarine Salsa

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    This sweet and spicy Nectarine Salsa is simple and delicious. Serve with your favourite corn chips, spoon over grilled fish or chicken, or dollop on your favourite tacos for a burst of flavour.
    Servings 24 2 tablespoons each
    Calories 9 kcal
    Author Sylvia

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 nectarines, diced (about 2 cups)
    • 1 tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
    • 1 cup cilantro, minced
    • 1/4 cup shallot, diced (or substitute red onion)
    • 1 bird's eye chili, seeds removed, finely diced (also called Thai red chilis, or sub jalapeno, or other hot pepper)
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus more to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar

    Instructions

    • Add the nectarines, tomato, cilantro, shallot, and chili to a serving dish and stir. Stir in the lime juice and honey/sugar. Taste and add more lime if desired.

    Notes

    About the Quantities 
    You can vary the ratio of nectarines and tomatoes to your taste. 
    Substitutions
    • If nectarines aren't in season or aren't available, this would be good with fresh peaches or mango. If using mango, you might not need any sweetener. 
    • If you can't find shallots, you can substitute red onions. 
    • If you can't find bird's eye chili, also called Thai red chilis, you can substitute with jalapeno pepper, or any hot pepper (test a small piece to determine how hot it is). 
    Storage
    This is best served fresh. You can store it in the fridge for a few hours or a day or so in a well-sealed container. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespooons | Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Cuisine
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    Keywords
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