Chef John’s Nectarine Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely diced nectarine
• 0.5 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
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. Combine nectarine, bell pepper, onions, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Stir in lime juice, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate to let flavors develop, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Stir in black pepper before serving. Add a pinch more salt if needed.