PEACH CORN SALSA

Grab some chips and dig into this juicy peach corn salsa! This salsa combines the flavors of fresh ripe peaches and sweet corn. It is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. We added jalapeño for a kick of heat and freshly squeezed lime juice for a bright burst of citrusy flavor.

Why You Will Love Peach Corn Salsa

• The fresh ripe peach adds a juicy and sweet flavor to the salsa.
• You can use grilled corn or frozen corn.
• The flavors in this salsa are balanced and complement each other.
• This peach and corn salsa only takes about 5 minutes to make!
• You only need one peach to make this recipe.
• The flavors of peaches and corn shine in this salsa.
• It is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Ingredients For Peach Corn Salsa

This peach corn salsa is made with simple and healthy ingredients.

• Peach: Use one large ripe peach for this recipe and chop it into small pieces.
• Corn: You can use frozen corn or fresh grilled corn.
• Jalapeño: Finely dice one medium-sized jalapeño. Also, make sure to remove the seeds.
• Red Onion: Dice the red onion for this salsa.
• Cilantro: Chop the fresh cilantro.
• Lime: Use freshly squeezed lime juice.
• Salt: Just a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.

The Best Peach To Use

Make sure to use a large peach for this recipe and ensure it is ripe before making the salsa. Or, you can use two small peaches if needed. You can use a yellow peach or a white peach. Also, you will know a peach is ripe when it is slightly soft. Just make sure the peach is not too soft because you don’t want it to be over-ripe and mushy. If a peach is firm it is not ripe yet.

What Corn To Use

This recipe will be delicious with sliced fresh grilled corn on the cob, rinsed and drained canned corn, or frozen corn. You can use whichever corn you prefer and is easiest. We like to use frozen corn because it makes this recipe super easy. You can use grilled frozen corn or regular frozen corn.

How To Make Peach Corn Salsa

This peach corn salsa is easy to make and comes together quickly! First, chop the peach into small pieces. Then, finely dice the jalapeño. After that, finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh cilantro.

Next, add the chopped peach, corn, diced jalapeño, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, and salt to a bowl.

Then, thoroughly mix and enjoy!

How To Serve Corn Peach Salsa

There are so many great ways to serve this salsa! We love adding this peach corn salsa to fish tacos. Also, you can enjoy this salsa with grilled fish, grilled chicken, or pork. It would be delicious with cod and salmon as well as shrimp. Or, enjoy this salsa on its own with your favorite tortilla chips. It is the ultimate fresh snack. It would even be delicious in our shrimp stack recipe!

Tips For Making Peach Corn Salsa

• Use A Ripe Peach: Make sure to use a ripe peach for this recipe. Ripe peaches will add a lovely sweet flavor to the salsa.
• Finely Dice: We recommend finely dicing the red onion and jalapeño. When they are finely chopped, their flavors will not be overpowering in this salsa. We like to use this vegetable chopper to easily dice the red onion.
• Cut The Peach: Make sure to cut the peach into small cubes that are the same size. This ensures the peach flavor is dispersed evenly in this salsa.
• Frozen Corn: If you use frozen corn in this recipe there is no need to defrost it first. Just mix it with the rest of the ingredients and let it defrost in the salsa for about 10 minutes before serving if you are enjoying it immediately.
• Chill The Salsa: To allow the flavors to come together even more, you can store this salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few hours before enjoying it.

How To Store Peach Corn Salsa

This peach corn salsa is best enjoyed fresh. If you have any leftover salsa, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy it within 1-2 days.

Peach Corn Salsa Variations

• Spice: This peach corn salsa is mild in terms of spice. If you would like it to be spicier, you can add more finely diced jalapeño or add some of the seeds from the jalapeño.
• Cilantro Substitute: If you do not like the flavor of cilantro, you can replace it with chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley or chopped basil.
• Avocado: This peach corn salsa would be delicious with avocado. Avocado adds a wonderful creamy flavor. If you add avocado, slice it into small pieces before adding it to the bowl.
• Tomato: If you want to add tomatoes to this salsa, chopped grape tomatoes would be a great addition.
• Bell Pepper: If you would like to add a crunchy element to this salsa, you could add some finely chopped red bell pepper.
• Pineapple: This peach corn salsa would be delicious with pineapple, as well! You can use half a cup of chopped peaches and half a cup of chopped fresh pineapple. Or, you can make this a pineapple corn salsa by using a cup of pineapple instead of the peaches.
• Mango: If you love mango, try our mango corn salsa, which is similar to this peach corn salsa but is made with mango. Or, add some mango to this salsa. Half a cup of fresh mango and half a cup of chopped fresh peaches would be delicious together in this recipe.
• Double The Recipe: This recipe is great because you only need one large ripe peach to make it. If you would like to make more peach corn salsa or have more peaches you want to use, you can always double this recipe. Just store any leftover salsa in the refrigerator and enjoy it within a few days of making it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Peach Corn Salsa Made Of?

Peach corn salsa is a refreshing and sweet salsa made with fresh ripe peaches, grilled fresh corn or frozen corn, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime. It comes together quickly for a burst of fresh flavors!

Is Corn Peach Salsa Healthy?

Yes, peach corn salsa is healthy and is made with simple, fresh ingredients! It comes together with fresh peach, corn, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, and lime.

Can I Use Grilled Corn?

Yes, this peach salsa is delicious with grilled corn. Just slice the grilled corn on the cob.

Does The Peach Have To Be Ripe?

Yes, the peach has to be ripe for this recipe. Make sure to use a ripe peach for this salsa. You will know a peach is ripe when it is slightly soft.

How Long Does A Peach Take To Ripen?

It usually takes 1-3 days for a peach to ripen. Make sure your peach is ripe before making this recipe.

How Long Does Peach Corn Salsa Last?

This peach corn salsa is best enjoyed fresh after making it or within 1-2 days.

Can I Use Frozen Peaches?

While you could use frozen peaches, we do not recommend it. The texture of fresh peaches is much better than frozen for this recipe. Also, fresh peaches are juicy, sweet, and soft.

Do I Need To Peel The Peach?

No, there is no need to peel the peach for this recipe. You can leave the skin on the peach. Just make sure to chop the peach into small pieces.

How Can I Ripen A Peach Quickly?

You will need a ripe peach for this recipe. If you need to ripen a peach quickly or speed up the ripening process, place the peach in a brown paper bag at room temperature on the counter.

More Recipes To Try Next!

• Mango Corn Salsa
• Easy Mango Salsa Recipe
• Air Fryer Peaches
• Street Corn Dip
• Air Fryer Pineapple

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