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This Peach and Mango Salsa comes together in 10 minutes-just chop, toss, and serve. Pair it with tortilla chips, grilled fish, chicken, or use it as a tasty topping for tacos. Sweet and savoury perfection!
Peaches and mangos are the ultimate summer fruits-juicy and bursting with flavour when they're in season. While they're perfect to enjoy fresh, they also bring a delicious twist to meals.
This fresh Peach Mango Salsa makes a wonderful side for grilled chicken or fish, or a sunny-day snack paired with tortilla chips and your favourite summer drink.
And if you can't get enough of delicious fresh peaches and mangoes, be sure to check out our recipes for Mango Pineapple Smoothie, Mango Yogurt, or Peach Smoothie.
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Reasons to Love this Recipe
- Easy: Just chop, toss, and serve-ready in minutes!
- Flavourful: Fresh ingredients with the perfect balance of sweet and savoury in every bite.
- Adaptable: Customise with extra fruit, skip the onion or jalapeño to suit your family's taste.
- Nutritious: Great for introducing kids to new flavours and textures in one bite.
Ingredients Information (and Alternative Suggestions)
- Peaches: Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavour-both yellow and white flesh work well. If your kids aren't fond of the furry skin, replace peaches with nectarines or peel them.
- Mango: Choose a ripe mango, that isn't overly soft, for the best results.
- Red Onion: Red onion is milder and sweeter than yellow onions, making it perfect for salsas.
- Red Bell Pepper: Adds crunch, flavor, and nutrition. Swap for orange or yellow pepper, or skip if preferred.
- Fresh Cilantro (Coriander): Adds flavour but you could skip or replace with fresh mint or parsley.
- Tomatoes: I used cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes or Roma tomatoes also work great
- Lime: Fresh lime juice and lime zest provides tang. You can substitute lemon, but always use fresh juice over bottled lime juice for the best taste.
- Jalapeño: Optional for a little kick. You may want to reduce or skip for little ones.
- Salt: Enhances flavour but can be skipped for little ones or adjusted to taste.
See recipe card for quantities.
Step by Step Instructions (with Images)
- Step 1: Chop the mango and peaches into similar-sized pieces. Finely chop the remaining ingredients. ( I like to keep the mango and peach slightly bigger as I find with a finer chop the salsa can become quite mushy.)
- Step 2: Add everything to a large bowl. Squeeze in the lime juice and sprinkle with salt, then give it a good stir to combine.
Top tips
- Choose ripe fruit: For the best flavour, make sure your peaches and mangoes are ripe.
- Adjust the spice level to your liking. Start with small amounts of jalapeño peppers and increase gradually for little ones as they get used to spice. Conversely, if you prefer a spicier salsa then up the jalapeño
- Chill for better flavour: Let the salsa sit in the fridge for 5-10 minutes for the flavours to develop and blend together.
- Customise your salsa: Feel free to adjust ratios of the fruit and veg. If you aren't a fan of cilantro try different fresh herbs like mint or fresh parsley for a different flavour twist.
- Sweeten to taste: If the fruit salsa is too tart, add a small drizzle of honey to balance the tangy flavour of the lime juice.
- Remove tomato seeds: To stop the salsa becomenig to watery.
- Dice the fruit slightly bigger than the other ingredients. This stops the salsa from becoming too mushy (which I find happens when I chop the fruit too small. ) Finely dice the remaining ingredients - the small pieces make it easy to pick up with a chip. This ensures every bite is full of flavour!
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with tortilla chips for a delicious appetiser or snack
- A fantastic topping or side for grilled fish or chicken
- Great as a topping for fish taco
Storage
Best eaten on the day of making but leftover salsa can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to a day.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! This peach and mango salsa is suitable for babies, in moderation, once they've started solids (6 months and older). However, there are a few things to consider before serving it:
Finely chop all ingredients Finely chopping the peach and mango will make the salsa a little mushier but just as delicious.
Use ripe fruit for a naturally soft and sweet texture/flavour.
Skip the jalapeño. If you'd like to introduce a tiny amount, wait until your baby is a bit older and comfortable with new flavours. Early on, the goal is to make food enjoyable, not overwhelming.
Do not add salt to keep it baby-friendly.
This salsa is a great way to introduce a variety of textures and flavours in one bite!
For informational purposes only-each baby develops at their own pace. Make informed decisions for your child and consult a professional for personalised advice.
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Peach and Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 small red bell pepper (capsicum), seeded and finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 7 (approx. 125g) cherry tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped *
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh coriander), finely chopped
- 3 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 medium ripe mango, diced
- 1 lime, juice of
- salt and black pepper, to taste*
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, mango, and peaches. Add the lime juice, toss well to mix, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Let the salsa sit in the fridge for 5-10 minutes for the flavours to develop and blend together.
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Recipe Notes
- For babies: Skip the jalapeño and salt, and finely chop all ingredients for a softer texture. (See FAQ section for more details.)
- Texture preference: For a chunkier, drier salsa, deseed the tomatoes and dice the mango and peaches larger. If you prefer a juicier salsa, keep the seeds and finely chop everything.
- Customise to taste: Feel free to adjust the ingredient ratios or omit anything to suit your preferences.
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