Apricot Salsa

Take it from me, don’t walk into a Whole Foods in the middle of summer thinking you’re just going to pick up something quick for dinner, not without a plan and a list and a whole lotta self control. You’re going to get ambushed, I’m just telling you. These ripe apricots with their peachy blush got to me first. I couldn’t stop dropping them into my green plastic bag.

apricot salsa ingredients

• ripe apricots
  • firm but ripe fruit is best for making salsa. You want it to be flavorful and juicy, but not too soft or mushy.
• fresh lime juice
• cilantro
• red onion
• salt and fresh cracked pepper

This simple lineup of ingredients, you could almost call it a formula, is called up again and again in my kitchen, especially in summer, with only the main fruit or fruits being swapped out for whatever’s in season.

This is where the fun starts…how will you use your fresh salsa? Of course you can serve it with simple tortilla chips, but I love to use it to top grilled or roasted meats and fish.

Fruit salsas complement meats in so many ways:

1. Balancing Flavors: Fruit salsas typically have a combination of sweet, tangy, and sometimes spicy flavors. When paired with meats, especially those with rich or savory profiles, the sweetness of the fruit salsa helps balance out the flavors.
2. Contrast in Texture: Fruit salsas often have a chunky or diced texture, providing a contrast to the texture of meats, which can be tender or chewy. This textural difference adds interest to the dish and keeps each bite dynamic.
3. Acidity: Many fruit salsas contain acidic ingredients such as citrus juices or vinegar. This acidity helps cut through the richness of fatty meats, refreshing the palate and preventing the dish from feeling heavy.

We had our apricot salsa with pork tenderloin. Pork is a rich meat with a mild flavor which makes it a perfect candidate for pairing with fruit salsa.

some favorite salsa recipes

• Mango Salsa
• Watermelon Salsa
• Fire Roasted Salsa Negra (black salsa)
• Pineapple Salsa
• Sweet Corn and Hatch Chile Salsa
• Better Than Restaurant Salsa
• Strawberry Salsa

Apricot Salsa

4 from 4 votes

Refreshing apricot salsa recipe with ripe apricots, lime juice, cilantro, and red onion. Serve with chips or grilled meats and fish.

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Prep Time:10 minutes minutes

Total Time:10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

 

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• 2-3 ripe apricots, diced in small paces (no need to peel)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
• 1/4 red onion, finely minced
• salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Mix everything in a bowl and taste to adjust the seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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Course: sauce, condiment

Cuisine: Mexican/American

Author: Sue Moran

Keyword: appetizer, apricots, Mexican, salsa

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 cup · Calories: 13 kcal · Carbohydrates: 3 g · Protein: 0.4 g · Fat: 0.1 g · Saturated Fat: 0.01 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g · Sodium: 2 mg · Potassium: 75 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 476 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 6 mg · Iron: 0.1 mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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