Peach-Watermelon Salsa

Oh July! We jam pack this month with some of the best fireworks, BBQ, and adventures. We sure had a fun Fourth of July weekend. We kicked it off Saturday by having a picnic and playing at the splash pad.

 On actual Fourth of July day,we had a yummy red, white, and blue breakfast. French Toast with whip cream strawberries, and blueberries.

 We then went a watched the parade with some of our really good friends who were visiting from Utah for the weekend. It is always a joy to see and spend time with the Cook Family. Josh Cook and I have been great friends since our first semester in college back in 2008.

 We took it easy in the afternoon with naps and then went to the park to grill some bratwurst and corn on the cob. I also made a yummy peach-watermelon salsa (recipe below). Unfortunately, Johnathan was sitting in the grass and an ant found his way into his sock and shoe and bit his little big toe. He was crying non stop, and we had no idea what was wrong. We decided to pack up and go back home to figure out what exactly was wrong. Luckily, we did finish grilling our food. We just ate it inside instead of out. After Johnathan took a little bath and settled down, we were able to enjoy our food.

 For your next BBQ, get together, or just because. . . whip up this Salsa! It is from Our Best Bites.

Peach-Watermelon Salsa-red=my notes

 Serve with tortilla chip or over grilled steak or chicken.

 Ingredients:
-4 peaches, peeled and diced (I just used two cans of peaches) 
-1 cup diced watermelon
-1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
-4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
-1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced (or another kind if that is what you have) 
-1/2 C. diced red onion
-1/2 C. chopped fresh cilantro
-1/2 tsp. sugar (I used honey instead) 
-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
-1/8 tsp. black pepper
-1 medium lime, zested and juiced

Combine peaches, watermelon, jalapeno, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro (add more or less based on your preference. I added a bit more watermelon to mine.) Add sugar (or honey), salt, pepper, and the zest and juice of the lime. Toss to combine and chill a minimum of 1 hour. Toss again before serving.