Fresh Peach Blueberry Salsa: fruity salsa with a delicious bite! This fresh salsa is so addictive and the peaches and blueberries are a sweet surprise!
I love a good fresh salsa and one of my fave things to do once the tomatoes finally start ripening around here is experiment with new salsas. Last summer I jumped the gun with Watermelon Salsa in July because the tomatoes weren’t even ripe yet. I just couldn’t wait.
Seriously, I almost never pick my first garden ripe tomato until the end of July or beginning of August. (That’s because sometimes it’s still snowing at the beginning of May around here. No kidding. That’s New England.)
So this past weekend we were racing around trying to get a million and one things done around here. The church picnic at the lake was on Saturday and we were packing to take our oldest to college two days later. I was giving haircuts to the bigger boys and making school shopping lists for the younger ones. So I didn’t have time to make anything elaborate for the picnic. (Understatement.) But I had a bunch of garden ripe tomatoes on the countertop to use up before we headed south.
I also had a few ripe peaches in the fruit bowl. The pint of forgotten fresh blueberries in the refrigerator was actually an after thought but took this salsa to the next level. And that’s how this salsa was born. 🙂
Truth is, I wasn’t even planning to put this Blueberry Salsa here on the blog. I was in a hurry getting out the door to the picnic and we were already running late. But it was so pretty and delicious I couldn’t resist snapping a few quick pictures.
The amounts of the ingredients are not all that important. I’m just sharing what I used — which is what I had on hand. Add more tomatoes, peaches, blueberries, garlic, peppers etc. according to your taste.
I don’t care for a watery salsa, so here’s a tip for you. I chopped all the fresh tomatoes, then lightly salted them and put them in a colander in the sink. The salt draws water out of the tomatoes. They drained for a bit while I chopped up the rest of the ingredients.
The fun thing about this salsa is it made a large quantity and disappeared fast at the picnic. It’s got to be one of the prettier and more colorful salsas I’ve made. I think that was partly why it went so fast. Plus the blueberries and peaches added an unexpected sweetness. I’ll definitely be making this salsa again and hope you’ll try it while the fresh garden tomatoes are still in season!
Fresh Peach Blueberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 5-6 large ripe garden tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno minus seeds and ribs, diced tiny
- 1/2 large red onion chopped
- 2 banana peppers seeded and diced
- 1 large red pepper seeded and diced
- 1 large clove garlic crushed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 ripe peach diced (no need to peel)
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- sea salt to taste
- fresh squeezed juice of 1 lime 2-3 tablespoons
Instructions
- Place chopped tomatoes in a large colander in the sink or over a bowl.
- Lightly salt the tomatoes and gently stir.
- Let tomatoes sit in colander and drain while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients, including drained tomatoes in a large serving bowl and gently stir.
- Salt to taste.
- Serve with tortilla or pita chips!
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Tracy says
Allie this looks wonderful! It makes a beautiful picture too! I’ve never thought of putting blueberries in salsa. I bet they make it even more delicious. I will definitely try this. I think you came up with a winner!! Good luck to Jonathan ?
Allie says
Hey friend thanks – hope you love it too!
Aunt Pinkie says
This salsa looks amazing!
Allie says
Thank you!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Sometimes the best things are born by accident! Clearly this salsa is a prime example! Love the peaches and blueberries in here, Allie! Plus I thank you for adding a bit of heat with that jalapeno! YES! Such a gorgeous, vibrant salsa! I could most DEFINITELY eat this plain by the spoonful! I hope you are having a good time at orientation, my dear! Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way! Love ya, chicka! xoxo
Allie says
Hey thanks girl – it really was a great college visit/orientaion and we are winding our way back through the hills of Virginia to New England. A few tears, but short-lived and we’re jamming along to Billy Joel while I vainly try to remember all the stanzas to “We Didn’t Start the Fire”. Hudson is NOT amused. Have a great weekend, beautiful! xo
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Gosh Allie, you know that feeling when those salivary glands in the back of your mouth go into over production? Yup – that’s happening now – this salsa is GORGEOUS! And sounds so wonderful – love the balance of jalapenos, onions, peppers, peaches, blueberries and tomatoes – and thanks for the time about draining the tomatoes with some salt before adding to the salsa – so gotta try it and this salsa!
I hope everything goes well – y’all have a safe drive back home and your eldest settles in well to college life – and you and the rest of your family don’t miss him too much.
XOXO
Kim - Liv Life says
Oh my gorgeous salsa!! I’m a salsa hound, but I have to admit I’ve never tried any salsa with blueberry. What’s taken me so long??!!
Kathy says
Hi Allie, This looks soooo delicious! Your photos are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
What a great looking salsa! I love the fruity/spicy combination! Sometimes some of the best recipes come from quick, last minute pull togethers. This looks like a great summer salsa!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh yummy! This SALSA looks stunning. I love a good salsa, and I love peaches and I love blueberry too. Nothing can go wrong with a spicy and sweet salsa. Love how appetizing it looks. Perfect dish for weekend get-togethers, and I have one this weekend, so now I know how I will please my guests! Thank for such a beautiful share.
Carina says
Wow, Allie, this salsa looks mouthwatering! And beautiful pictures! You are such a culinary talent, throwing together something like this! Best wishes to your eldest that he settles right into his new space and routine. Glad to hear that you are rolling to the Billy Joel tunes and enjoying your drive home. I believe a few emojis are in order …????? Have a wonderful weekend. Xo
Allie says
You so funny Carina – I didn’t have much of a signal through the hills to respond, but your emojis made me laugh just the same. Perfect to cheer up a momma who just lost a kid to college. Thanks for the smile, and the kind words re: the salsa. I made another big batch this past weekend after we got home – there were a bunch of ripe tomatoes in the garden after being gone – and we actually had company from SC arriving the day we got back. Yep. So there are still some leftovers. Hope you get to try this salsa!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
What an absolutely gorgeous looking salsa! I can see why it disappeared so fast! Love the sweetness added by the fruit for a fun change up to tomato salsa!
Jessica @ Citrus Blossom Bliss says
This looks lovely! I’ve seen mango and pineapple salsas but I don’t think I’ve seen one with raspberry and peach! Looks absolutely incredible, I can understand why it didn’t last long!!
Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat says
Oh. My. Goodness. Even though summer’s over and I’m late to the party, I TOTALLY have to make this salsa! I love all of these flavors alone but together, they must be sooooo delicious! Awesome recipe!
Susie Mandel says
I always love your stories behind the recipes. ❤️ And you are one amazing lady, Allie. Don’t let me near a pair of scissors and someone’s hair! 😂
Catherine says
Dear Allie, your salsa sounds and looks wonderful and refreshing! I also love the idea of watermelon salsa…I will have to check that one out as well!
The blueberries are a wonderful addition. This is a perfect recipe to cool down with and great tip on salting the tomatoes to draw out the water. I will need to keep that in mind next time!
Wishing you a beautiful day! XO, Catherine
Jeff the Chef says
What an interesting, fruity salsa. I’ll bet it’s tasty.
Shashi at SavorySpin says
Allie – I’ve tried your tip on salting tomatoes and placing them in a colander before making salsa and it has been one of the most epic tips ever! Thanks, friend! XOXO
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steve says
Haha I totally agree that winter fashion can be boring…I feel boring in my bulky sweaters and coats! This look is so colorful and fun though!
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It looks yummy, Really fruity salsa with a delicious bite This fresh salsa is so addictive and the peaches and blueberries are a sweet surprise.