Mango and Grilled Peach Salsa

This fresh fruit salsa is a sweet and tart combination with just the right amount of heat to balance it out.  In the past, I grilled grilled peaches and served them as a side, but never had I used them in a salsa, so I gave it a try.  What I found is that they complement the mango perfectly!  It is a perfect salsa to serve at a summer gathering or as an accompaniment to a light summer meal.  

 Summer salsas are so tasty and refreshing…enjoy!

Mango and Grilled Peach Salsa

5 – 6 Peaches (about ¾ of a pound) cut in half, pit removed

2 Tbls. Honey; divided use
2 Tbls. Canola oil; divided use
1 Large ripe mango, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces
1 – 2 Serrano pepper(s), ribs and seeds removed; very small dice
3 Tbls. Chopped cilantro
2 Garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 small lime

Note:  Choose peaches that are just ripe.  You do not want them too soft or else they will become too saucy when grilled.  You can add more or less of the Serrano pepper depending on how spicy you like your salsa.  Add more or less honey depending on how sweet you want your salsa.

 Preheat the grill to high

Lay your peaches out on a flat surface, pour 1 tablespoon oil over them and rub to coat each peach.  Drizzle 1 Tablespoon honey over the cut side of the peaches.  Place the peaches cut side down on the preheated grill, and grill until nice grill marks appear; about 5 minutes.  Turn the peaches over and grill another 5 – 10 minutes, or until the skin begins to char and loosen away from the peach.  (Be careful not to grill the peaches too much, or you will end up with a peach sauce.)  Remove the peaches from the grill and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, diced pepper, cilantro, garlic, lime zest and lime juice; mix to combine.  When the peaches are cooled, remove the skins and dice them into ¼ - ½ inch pieces.  Add the peaches to the mango mixture, and stir to combine. 

Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight. 

Serve multi-grain tortilla chips, or roasted pita chips.