If you like fruit salsa, you have to try this strawberry salsa. It is salsa made with fresh strawberries, diced jalapenos, red onion, cilantro, and a sauce of honey, lime juice, and seasoned with salt and pepper. This strawberry fruit salsa is delicious for a sweet and spicy component.
I love to serve up this salsa with cinnamon chips (Stacy’s pita cinnamon chips) are my go-to. Or you can make homemade tortilla chips that are dusted in a cinnamon sugar mixture.
Whip up these air fryer churros for another tasty cinnamon and sugar treat. Or these strawberry cheesecake tacos are a sweet dessert made with strawberry pie filling.
What is strawberry salsa?
Strawberry salsa is a fruit salsa that has strawberries as the main ingredient. You get a sweet and spicy with savory components. This salsa can be used for dipping with cinnamon sugar chips, top a grilled chicken, fish, or even a salad topper.
This is a great alternative to a watermelon salsa or mango salsa. Give it a try as the ingredients are very balanced.
Reasons Why I Love This Fruit Salsa
- Perfect way to use up fresh strawberries for the season.
- Use as an appetizer or side, or as a flavor topper for protein.
- Easy prep and quick to assemble.
- Bursting with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
- You can control the spice level. Go mild or create a spicy salsa.
Ingredients Needed For Recipe
- Strawberries – Rinsed, and diced finely.
- Lime – Juice and zest from lime.
- Cilantro – Fresh cilantro, finely chopped.
- Jalapeno – Remove seed and membrane, finely diced.
- Honey – Honey or agave are great as the sweetener. (maple syrup makes it vegan!)
- Onion – Red, finely diced.
- Salt and Pepper – To taste.
Variations
- Dice up pineapple, fresh or canned. If canned make sure to drain.
- Fresh blueberries
- Sprinkle in chili powder for added elements of flavor. Aim around 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Green onions in exchange of red onion.
- Fresh mint can be used to enhance the flavor even more.
- Toss in fresh peaches or even apricots for a tasty stone fruit flavor.
How to Make
Here is how you make the strawberry salsa. The full recipe is in the printable recipe card with the measurements. This is featured at the bottom of the post.
- In a small bowl add your honey, lime juice, and lime zest in a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Next you will prep your fruit and vegetables. Finely dice and place on the bowl with the lime and honey mixture.
- Toss well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salsa right away, or let it sit for 30 minutes in a covered dish in the fridge.
Expert Tips For Success
- Finely dice all the ingredients. The size of the fruit will affect the flavor, so small pieces is key.
- If you want the salsa to have some spice leave a few seeds in the jalapeno.
- Make sure if your skin is sensitive to wear gloves when you work with the jalapenos.
- Allowing the salsa to sit 30 minutes helps to blend the flavors even more.
FAQs
Look for deep red, plump, and fragrant berries. It is important to make sure there are not soft spots, bruising, or mold growing on the berries. Also, pale colored strawberries are not ripe.
You can chop up the cilantro steps and use in the salsa. You will find the stems carry a lot of flavor in herbs. If you don’t mind the texture you can use the stems. If you prefer to not have stems simply discard.
Strawberries release liquid as they sit in the fridge. If you find you are getting liquid at the bottom of the bowl you can drain it off, or just strain before serving if you want.
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Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and diced
- 1 jalapeno deseeded and diced
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- Juice and zest of one lime
- 2 tsp. Honey
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper more or less to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl add your honey, lime juice and lime zest. Mix well and set to the side.
- Next you will wash and finely chop the strawberries, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro. Add it to the bowl with the sauce.
- Toss well and season with salt and pepper as you would like.
- Next serve right away, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with cinnamon pita chips, top fish or even chicken,
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