Chef John's Nectarine Salsa

Chef John pairs sweet with heat in this quick nectarine salsa with red bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 33 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup finely diced nectarine
• 2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno pepper
• 0.5 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup finely diced onions
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine nectarine, bell pepper, onions, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Stir in lime juice, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate to let flavors develop, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 2

Stir in black pepper before serving. Add a pinch more salt if needed.