Fresh Peach & Tomato Salsa with Fennel Fronds
A juicy late-summer salsa with ripe peaches, fresh tomatoes, red onion, sweet pepper, fennel fronds, lime, and ginger—sweet, savory, bright, and unexpectedly irresistible.
SERVES
About 3 cups
PREP
15 minutes
COOK
No cooking
Ingredients
2 ripe peaches, diced
2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
¼ small red onion, finely diced
½ sweet bell pepper, finely diced
1–2 tablespoons fresh fennel fronds, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Tiny pinch of ground cumin, optional
Directions
Add the diced peaches, tomatoes, red onion, and sweet pepper to a medium bowl.
Add the chopped fennel fronds and grated ginger.
Squeeze the lime juice over everything, then add the salt, black pepper, and cumin if using.
Toss gently so the peaches stay mostly intact.
Let the salsa rest for 15–20 minutes so the flavors mingle and the fruit and tomatoes release some of their juices.
Taste and adjust the lime or salt as needed. Serve fresh.
This recipe came together almost by accident—and surprised me completely.
I am not generally a salsa person, but late summer had other plans. Ripe peaches and garden tomatoes came together with red onion, sweet pepper, fresh fennel fronds, lime, and ginger to create something juicy, bright, and deeply satisfying.
The peaches soften the acidity of the tomatoes while the fennel adds a gentle aromatic sweetness that makes the whole bowl feel fresh and a little different from a traditional salsa. There is no cilantro and no jalapeño here, making this version mild, fragrant, and very easy to keep eating.
It is one of those recipes that tastes exactly like the season it came from.
A Bowl Made for the Season
Serving Ideas
Serve with tortilla chips, spoon over grilled salmon or chicken, tuck into tacos, add to grain bowls, or pile onto toasted sourdough with goat cheese.
Ayurvedic Perspective
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Bell Peppers
Lime
Cumin
Black Pepper
Tomato
Peaches
Onions
