Put that basket of farm-fresh peaches to work! These savory peach recipes of mains, sides and apps perfectly balance sweet and savory.
30 Savory Ways to Make the Most of Fresh Peaches
Updated on Sep. 13, 2024
Grilled Peach, Rice & Arugula Salad
This hearty salad was created when I needed to clear out some leftovers from the fridge—and it became an instant hit! The grilled peaches are the ultimate “tastes like summer” salad booster. —Lauren Wyler, Dripping Springs, Texas
Peach season is short—but if you know how to store peaches, you’ll have juicy, fresh-tasting fruit all year round.
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Chicken with Peach-Avocado Salsa
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This super-fresh dinner is pure summer—juicy peaches, creamy avocado, grilled chicken and a kick of hot sauce and lime. To get it on the table even quicker, make the salsa ahead of time. —Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup salsa: 265 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Golden Beet and Peach Soup with Tarragon
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One summer we had a bumper crop of peaches from our two trees, so I had fun experimenting with different recipes. After seeing a beet soup recipe in a cookbook, I changed it a bit to include our homegrown golden beets and sweet peaches. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 159 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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Peachy Pork Ribs
Total Time
2 hours 30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These meaty ribs are great picnic fare. First bake them to make them tender, then simply finish them off on the grill with a fruity basting sauce.—Tom Arnold, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 884 calories, 67g fat (26g saturated fat), 260mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 52g protein.
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Chunky Peach Spread
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a fruit spread that captures the best tastes of late summer. I like that it's low in sugar and not overly sweet, which lets the fresh peach flavor shine right through. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 25 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Fresh vs. frozen peaches: use our guidelines to know when to use each type.
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Peach Mango Caprese Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for the harvested goods, and this bright, flavorful salad is the refreshing end result. —Richard Robinson, Park Forest, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 248 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
7/30
Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to make meals healthy and delicious. These juicy chops are fast, too. —Suellen Pineda, Victor, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 1/2 cup sauce: 330 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
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Fresh Corn & Avocado Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I alter my sister's recipe by adding a finely chopped jalapeno pepper for a little heat. This tasty dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving. —Pat Roberts, Thornton, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 52 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings (3 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
For eat-the-whole-rack ribs, start with a rub of chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Then slather on sweet peachy sauce. Keep the napkins coming. — Sue Ryon, Shorewood, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 431 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1048mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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Red, White and Blue Summer Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness, creating a balanced, flavor-packed side dish. —Emily Falke, Santa Barbara, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 233 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Peach Chili Sauce
Total Time
3 hours 5 min
Servings
5 pints
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it's always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 40 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
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Curried Chicken & Peach Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a very healthy and simple salad to make; even my non-cooking husband can whip it together in minutes. We’ve served this to friends over the years, and they always ask for the recipe. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 286 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.
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Smoky Gouda & Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My whole family loves this, but especially my husband and I for the deep smoke and garlic flavors. The cheese combined with the savory garlic-herb mayo is simply mouthwatering. —Nancy Mock, Colchester, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 352 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
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Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had a pork tenderloin and ripe peaches that begged to be put together. The results proved irresistible! This fresh entree tastes like summer. —Julia Gosliga, Addison, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 241 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Here’s how to freeze peaches during peak season so you can enjoy ripe and juicy peaches all year long.
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Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For sunny, lazy days, I make a loaded macaroni salad that’s like three salads in one. The mix of fresh veggies, sweet peaches and crunchy pistachios is a surprisingly delicious combo. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
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Chicken with Peach-Cucumber Salsa
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To keep our kitchen cool, we grill chicken outdoors and serve it with a minty peach salsa that can easily be made ahead. —Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup salsa: 261 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 525mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
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Cucumber Fruit Salsa
Total Time
25 min
Servings
24 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Our garden always gives us way more cucumbers and tomatoes than we know what to do with. But we’ve learned how to handle the unexpected with a surprise of our own. This is our pretty, fresh way to use up the bounty. —Anna Davis, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Peachy Baby Back Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's easy to get a smoky outdoor barbecue flavor from your slow cooker. Trust me, I've fooled many people on more than one occasion with these ribs. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 1019 calories, 43g fat (15g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 2466mg sodium, 110g carbohydrate (87g sugars, 3g fiber), 46g protein.
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Golden Summer Peach Gazpacho
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because peaches and tomatoes are in season at the same time, I like to blend them into a cool, delicious soup. Leftovers keep well in the fridge—but they rarely last long enough to get there. —Julie Hession, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 56 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.
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Spinach & Bacon Salad with Peaches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (1-1/2 cups dressing)
From the Recipe Creator:
Peaches and bacon? Oh, yeah. I made this family favorite for a big summer party. It was so easy to prep the parts separately, then toss it all together right before chow time. —Megan Riofski, Frankfort, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups salad with 3 tablespoons dressing: 391 calories, 35g fat (6g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
21/30
Barbecued Shrimp & Peach Kabobs
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Shrimp grilled with peaches and green onions really sets off fireworks! The spicy seasonings even helped me win a ribbon at a county fair. —Jen Smallwood, Portsmouth, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 kabob: 170 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.
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Makeover Turkey Burgers with Peach Mayo
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The unique fruit and mayo combination puts this burger over the top. You can also substitute nectarines for the peaches. They're both delicious! —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger (calculated without optional toppings): 319 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Peach Bruschetta
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite of fresh peach amid a medley of lively flavors. —Nikiko Masumoto, Del Ray, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 69 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Peach-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs
Total Time
3 hours
Servings
8 servings (2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
My son and I collaborated in the kitchen one day to put our own unique twist on classic baby back ribs. We added a sweet peachy glaze and a little heat with chipotle peppers. It was a great bonding experience, and now we have a keeper recipe for fall-off-the-bone ribs. —Rebecca Suaso, Weaverville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving with 1/4 cup sauce: 788 calories, 48g fat (16g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 1759mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 3g fiber), 47g protein.
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Peachy Jalapeno Guacamole
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh jalapenos and summer-ripe peaches give this creamy guacamole so much flavor. It's got a little kick, but I love that it's not so spicy it burns off my taste buds! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 90 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious pizza is unique, healthy and easy to make. The fresh flavors make it a perfect appetizer for a summer party. —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 98 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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Pressure Cooker Peach Salsa
Total Time
35 min
Servings
11 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a hands-down winner over store versions. As a treat, I give my co-workers several jars throughout the year. —Peggi Stahnke, Cleveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 28 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Peach Salsa Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Peachy sweetness mellows out the jalapeno kick in this homemade salsa. The whole meal is done in a half hour! —Kristi Silk, Ferndale, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 467 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.
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Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings (1-1/3 cups salsa)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this recipe because of the depth of flavors and burst of colors. It’s quick and easy to make. It’s best when peaches are in season, but you could try strawberries or pineapple instead. —Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup salsa: 229 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Pork with Peach Picante Sauce
Total Time
5 hours 50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When fresh peaches are in season, I cook these pork ribs for family and friends. I love the recipe because I only need six ingredients, the slow cooker does the work for me and the ribs turn out tender and tasty. —Connie Jenista, Valrico, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 315 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
