This grilled nectarine and blueberry salsa is as delicious as it is pretty.  Serve this as a side dish or topper on meat or fish.

Grilled Nectarine Salsa

For how easy it is to make, this fruit salsa is really good especially for the time it takes to make it.

It makes a colorful condiment, side dish, topping for meat and fish, or dip for chips.

Fruit salsa is perfect for summer get-togethers, parties, appetizers, picnics, cookouts or even dessert.

About this Recipe

In this recipe there are a variety of flavors; fruity, sweet, spicy, grilled…plus the savory flavors of red onion, jalapeno and cilantro.

This colorful salsa is made with grilled nectarines.

Grilled Skewered Nectarines on plate

To me, when grilled, the nectarines taste a bit sweeter and softer.

Let’s check out the ingredients.

Grilled Nectarine and Blueberry Salsa on plate

Nectarines, blueberries, red onion, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, lime, salt, and agave nectar (or honey)

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.

Preparation

Heat the barbecue grill on medium heat.

Nectarines

Cut nectarines on cutting board

With the skin still on the nectarines…

Cut nectarines in skewers

…cut the fruit from each side of the seed in large pieces.

Nectarines on skewers on plate

Skewer the pieces of nectarines length-wise.

Agave Nectar (or Honey)

Add agave nectar on nectarines

Drizzle agave nectar (or honey) on the nectarines.

Brush agave nectar on nectarines

Using a cooking brush, spread the nectar on all sides of the nectarines.

Grill

Skewered nectarines on BBQ grill

Grill the nectarines until they have grill marks on each side (about 5 minutes on each side).

Skewered nectarines on BBQ grill

Remove from the grill…

Cool

Grilled nectarines on skewers

…and set aside to cool.

For the Salsa

Chopped red onions on cutting board

In a medium size bowl,

Add chopped onions to bowl

…add chopped onions.

Cut jalapenos on cutting board

Just before chopping the jalapenos, an easy way to get rid of the seeds is to cut off the sides of the pepper first so that the seed area in the middle is completely separate like in the picture above.

Chopped jalapenos on cutting board

Then just discard the middle seed area and chop away at the rest of the pepper.

Add chopped jalapenos to bowl

To the bowl, add chopped jalapenos…

Chopped cilantro on cutting board

…and…

Chopped cilantro on cutting board

…chopped cilantro.

Chopped grilled nectarines on board

Coarsely chop the nectarines in large enough pieces so that they’re not mushy…

Add cut nectarines to bowl

…and add them to the bowl.

Add lime juice to nectarines in bowl

Then add the lime juice,

Add salt to nectarine salsa

…salt,

Add blueberries to bowl

and blueberries.

Grilled Nectarine and Blueberry Salsa in bowl

Gently mix the ingredients.

Add agave nectar to nectarine salsa

Add agave nectar or honey (to taste).

Grilled Nectarine and Blueberry Salsa in bowl

Gently mix in the nectar or honey.

Serve

Grilled Nectarine and Blueberry Salsa in bowl

Serve as a side dish,

Grilled Nectarine and Blueberry Salsa in bowl

…on top of fish or chicken,

Grilled Nectarine and Blueberry Salsa in bowl

…or by itself as a snack.

Grilled Nectarine Salsa

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Grilled Nectarine Salsa

Grilled Nectarine and Blueberry Salsa

This grilled nectarine and blueberry salsa is as delicious as it is pretty.  Serve this as a side dish or topper on meat or fish.
5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

For the Grilled Nectarines:

  • 4 nectarines
  • 3 teaspoons agave nectar (or 1-1/2 teaspoons honey) for the nectarines

For the Salsa:

  • Grilled nectarines
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeds removed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries rinsed, stems removed
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 3 dashes salt
  • 3 teaspoons agave nectar (or 1-1/2 teaspoons honey) or add to taste

Equipment

  • 4 Skewers

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Heat the barbecue grill on medium heat. 

For the Nectarines:

  • With the skin still on the nectarines, cut the fruit from each side of the seed in large pieces. Skewer the pieces of nectarines length-wise. 
  • Drizzle agave nectar (or honey) on the nectarines. Using a cooking brush, spread the nectar on all sides of the nectarines.
    Grill the nectarines until they have grill marks on each side (about 5 minutes on each side). Remove from the grill and set aside to cool.

For the Salsa:

  • In a medium size bowl, add the onions, jalapenos, and cilantro. Coarsely chop the grilled nectarines in large enough pieces so that they are not mushy. 
  • Add the lime juice, salt, and blueberries. Gently mix the ingredients. Add agave nectar or honey (to taste). 

Serve:

  • Serve as a side dish, on top of fish or chicken, or by itself as a snack.

This recipe was originally posted on June 30, 2014.

Serving this Grilled Nectarine and Blueberry Salsa

This salsa makes a delicious appetizer, side dish, or a topping for shredded pork, beef, fish, or chicken.

It’s also a great topping for tacos, nachos and tostadas.

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Kiwi Salsa by Simply Recipes

Mango Key Lime Salsa by Coupon Clipping Cook

Savory Salsas

Easy savory salsa recipes:

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