Arugula, Yellow Tomato, & Nectarine Salsa

Easy fruit inspired salsa using nectarines. Mild and flavorful as topping on baguette slices or on grilled fish and chicken. If you are in a pinch, buy prepared mango salsa at Trader Joe’s or a grocery store.

Size: makes 5 1/2-cup servings

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups 1/3" cubes pitted white nectarines (or regular nectarines)*
1 1/4 cups chopped yellow or orange tomatoes (8-9 ozs)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped arugula
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 3-4" long serrano chile, seeded, minced
Fresh crumbled goat cheese
Grilled/toasted baguette slices

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve over baguette slices and sprinkle with goat cheese. (Can also be used for grilled fish or chicken.)

* I used juicy peaches I had in the house… they work well too!