Description
A fresh and zesty strawberry salsa combining sweet strawberries with spicy jalapenos, crisp red onion, and fresh cilantro, perfectly balanced with lime juice and zest. This vibrant salsa is an excellent dip for chips or a flavorful topping for grilled meats and tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables
- 3 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
- 2 jalapenos, deseeded and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
Seasoning
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries, jalapenos, red onion, and cilantro to ensure freshness. Hull and dice the strawberries, deseed and dice the jalapenos for milder heat, finely dice the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the diced strawberries, jalapenos, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Pour in the juice and zest of one lime to add bright, citrusy flavor to the salsa.
- Mix Thoroughly: Toss all the ingredients gently but thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly, making sure the salsa is coated with lime juice and zest.
- Season to Taste: Add salt gradually and mix again, tasting to adjust seasoning as preferred.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry salsa fresh with tortilla chips as a vibrant appetizer or use it as a fresh condiment for grilled dishes.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the jalapeno seeds; for milder salsa, remove them completely.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best sweetness and texture.
- This salsa is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Great as a topping on grilled chicken, fish, or tacos for a fruity twist.
- You can substitute cilantro with fresh parsley to alter the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Keywords: strawberry salsa, fresh salsa, fruit salsa, appetizer, chips dip, Mexican salsa, spicy sweet salsa
