Do you want to try a fun summer salsa? Use stone fruit! Enjoy this salsa on salad, or pair with your favorite chips. This recipe was originally posted on AndreaBeaman.com.
What is stone fruit?
A stone fruit, also called a drupe, is a fruit with a large “stone” inside. The stone is sometimes called the seed, but that is a mistake, as the seed is inside the stone. The stones can also be called pits. Examples of stone fruits are peaches, nectarines, plums, lychees, mangoes, and cherries. These fruits are edible and used frequently in cooking. {source}
Benefits
Peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums and cherries are now in season, which is great news for your health. Rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as dietary fibre, potassium and antioxidants, these vibrant fruits pack a potent nutritional punch.
Stone Fruit Summer Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stone fruit peaches, plums, cherries, nectarines, mangoes
- 2 Scallions minced
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger peeled and minced
- 1 Garlic clove peeled and minced
- 1 Lime juice
- 1 tsp Raw Local Honey optional
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Remove the drupe (pit), and discard.
- Dice the fruit and place into a mixing bowl. For the recipe above I used peaches, plums and cherries.
- Add the scallions and cilantro and toss. Combine ginger, garlic, lime, honey, and sea salt.
- Pour into the bowl and toss all ingredients.
