Let’s Salsa!

Fresh produce shines in raw preparations, especially during the summer. These three simple salsa recipes highlight the season’s best fruits and vegetables—perfect as a dip or a topping for your favorite protein. Just mix all the ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Each recipe yields 2-3 cups.

Peach & Pepper

Suggested to pair with chicken or shrimp.

• 2 medium or 3 small peaches, chopped 

• ½ medium red onion, diced small

• ½ medium bell pepper, chopped

• 1 handful cilantro, finely chopped (~¼ cup)

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 

• 1 tsp. chili lime seasoning, such as Tajin (optional)

Blackberry & Corn

Suggested to pair with salmon or other fatty fish.

• 1 pint blackberries, halved

• 1 medium ear of corn

• ½ medium sweet onion, diced small

• 1 handful mint leaves, finely chopped (~¼ cup)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 

Strawberry & Tomato

Suggested to pair with beef, chicken, or plantain chips.

• 8 oz. strawberries, diced

• 1 medium to large avocado, diced small

• ½ medium jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped

• ½ pint cherry tomatoes, diced

• ⅓ cup chopped scallion

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil