Chef John’s Nectarine Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely diced nectarine
• 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup finely diced onions
• 2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine nectarines, bell pepper, onions, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate to let flavors develop, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Before serving, stir in black pepper. Add a pinch more salt, if needed.