Apricot Salsa is an unexpected fruit salsa that brightens up so many dishes, and it’s heavenly alongside grilled meats!
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Ingredients
- 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.
The apricots look amazing. It nice to make a salsa of the apricots instead of the usual stuffing. I call Whole Foods, Whole Paycheck!!! Love it but very over priced.
Oh my, I’m making this! Thank you for the recipe! YUM!
Oh this is too funny— just for dinner last night I had pork chops with apricots! Such a good combination. I love how you served your apricots fresh in a salsa with the pork. Good call!
That salsa looks amazing! My mouth is totally watering. Apricots for the win!
Wow that looks so good!!
That looks so delicious! I love a little fruity sweetness with pork, and this should do the trick.
You’ve totally captured a true “foodies” heart with this post. Will power… at Whole Foods… HA! The blush of apricots always makes me swoon. Apricot season is way too short in NYS! Thanks for the gorgeous photos I can revisit when I wonder where summer went and what happened to fresh apricots?
oooooh, we could start off with your apricot salsa as the appetizer and then have it with the pork (I love fruit and pork together) and then move on to the apricot tartlets for dessert! We go to W.Foods every Friday for a treat…it turns into a lunch treat, new cheese treat, new chocolate choice treat…on and on…love that place!
I love Whole Food and I’m basically there every day. I do always go with a list in hand, so I don’t just buy up everything. My son loves tagging along with me because he treats himself to all the free samples.
Beautiful looking salsa Sue!
You know I love this! It’s speaking to me ๐ I have a bowl of apricots to use this weekend. I sense a chicken dish coming soon! Have a terrific day.