Peach Salsa with Raw Veggie Crackers
Sometimes good things happen when you are running late! Which we seem to do often here. It’s frustrating because I really like to be on time but it doesn’t always happen.
Last Saturday, I planned on going to the Farmer’s Market. And it starts. So many things kept getting in the way of my getting out the door. FINALLY, I was able to jump in the car and head to the market. I got there 10 minutes before closing time.
Frustrated, I quickly walked through the booths watching as everyone who hadn’t already packed up was in the process of doing so. I managed to score some beets, bok choy and raw almonds.
I gave up on finding anything more, and headed towards the entry gate. And that’s when I hit the mother load. The organic peach people were trying to sell off their extra peaches. I was offered a beautiful, huge bag of peaches for 5 dollars! There were 2 1/2 dozen peaches in the bag! I didn’t turn that good deal down. I happily handed over my 5 dollar bill and headed home with my score!
The peaches were beautiful but not quite ripe yet. I set half of them on the table by a window and put the other half on a counter, away from the window. The hope was that they would ripen at different times. Having 30 peaches ripen all at the same time could be challenging!
My plan worked and the first batch ripened beautifully. Peaches are my favorite fruit and I knew that I would be eating quite a few of these all by themselves. But with a treasure like this, I also got busy thinking of recipes that I wanted to create. Peach Salsa was at the top of the list.
I love peach salsa and these peaches offered a great opportunity to make up a quick batch. Super simple, and packed with flavor, you can make a double batch, put some in a pretty canning jar and bring it as a hostess gift! I also threw together my favorite, quick and easy raw cracker recipe. It’s super easy, takes very few ingredients and is really tasty! They are a perfect compliment to the salsa.
Peach Salsa and Raw Veggie Crackers
Salsa
- 2 peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 lime, juice from
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and white membrane removed, finely diced
- 2-4 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (to taste, I like lots)
- Himalayan salt to taste
- Mix all ingredients in bowl. Chill.
Veggie Crackers
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped into one-inch slices
- 1 cup freshly ground golden flax
- 2 tablespoons Braggs Liquid Aminos
- Himalayan salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- Place tomato, onion and zucchini in food processor and process until smooth.
- Add ground flax, Braggs and salt and pepper and process until incorporated.
- Spread 1/4-inch thick on non-stick dehydrator sheet. Score.
- Dehydrate at 145 for 1 hour*, reduce heat and dehydrate until dry. 12-24 hours, removing to screens halfway through dehydration.
*Yes, it’s still raw. Want to know why? See the FAQ page.
amanda wrote on September 28, 2013
I’d love to get more into dehydrating…are there any dehydrators you recommend?
Laura-Jane The Rawtarian wrote on September 27, 2013
This looks beautiful. Your photos always inspire me, Susan.
Susan wrote on September 29, 2013
Thanks, Laura-Jane! You are doing some wonderful work yourself!
Viv wrote on September 26, 2013
The peach salsa looks amazing! I’m also going to remember to separate my fruit when I buy in bulk to stagger the ripening. Good tip. Thankyou. How long will the salsa keep for in jar?
JEremiah wrote on September 25, 2013
So what do you do with the Braggs in this recipe for Veggie crackers?
Susan wrote on September 25, 2013
Add it to the recipe. 🙂
Amanda Paa wrote on September 23, 2013
This sounds great. I love how refreshing fruit salsas can be. I’ve found that heading to the farmer’s market near closing time can be quite beneficial, just like your score on these peaches! When they need to get rid of the produce, they basically give it away.
marquis @realrawkitchen wrote on September 23, 2013
Mmmm peaches really are such a treat! I love that this happened to you .. running late is such a bummer on market days because then all the good stuff is picked over and the vendors pack up towards the end. But THEN you were able to get such a great deal!! I love it. I’ve always wanted to try a peach salsa but I never do because I usually just end up eating the peaches on their own 🙂 But this looks so delicious, especially with the crackers.
Shannon Murray wrote on September 22, 2013
What a great raw recipe that’s delicious and easy! Two of my favorite things! Perfect timing, too, Susan because I have all the ingredients in my fridge and am making today. Perfect end of summer treat for the family. Thank you, Rawmazing! You’ve done it again! P.S. I love the tip about going to late the Farmer’s Market, to get the best deals!
Jean-Luc wrote on September 22, 2013
What a score on the peaches! The salsa looks absolutely fabulous and not too hard to prepare. I can’t wait to make it!