June 7, 2010

FRESH PEACH SALSA

2 cups chopped peaches
¼ cup chopped sweet red pepper
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp. orange juice
1 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
2 tsp. lime juice
¼ tsp. salt

In a bowl, combine all ingredients and stir to blend. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve with grilled chicken or fish.

Peaches are divided into to varieties, clingstones and freestones. Fresh peaches are available from late May into August. One large peach has about 68 calories, 3 grams of fiber and 19% of the RDA for Vitamin C.