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Nectarine Salsa

A delightful and refreshing salsa bursting with flavor, perfect for summer barbecues or as a side with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

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  • 23 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
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by washing the fruits and vegetables under cold water.
  2. Dice the tomato by cutting out the stem and dicing it like the nectarines.
  3. Finely chop the cilantro, rinsing it well before mincing.
  4. Chop the shallot by peeling and mincing it, or use red onion if preferred.
  5. Prepare the chili by slicing it in half, removing seeds, and mincing it finely.
  6. Mix the diced nectarines, tomato, cilantro, shallot, and chili in a mixing bowl.
  7. Dress it up by adding lime juice and honey (or sugar) and mixing well.
  8. Let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
  9. Final taste test before serving, adjusting lime juice or salt as needed.

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Adjust ingredients to personal taste.

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