Challenges
Grilling fresh peaches for this healthy salsa recipe is key to achieving a mellow caramelized flavor. This fruit salsa is brilliant spooned over grilled chicken, but just as delicious served alongside a basket of tortilla chips.
Prep/Cook Time: 30 Minutes, Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 medium red onion, cut into ½-inch-thick slices
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat grill to, medium.
- Brush peach halves and onion slices with oil. Grill, turning once until the peaches are marked and starting to soften 6 to 7 minutes, and the onions are marked and tender, 10 to 11 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Chop the peaches and onions; transfer to a bowl. Stir in jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and salt. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 60 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 7 g total sugars; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 98 mg sodium; 184 mg potassium
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