Name: Strawberry Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound strawberries, hulled and finely diced; 1/2 cup finely diced red onion; 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; pinch of black pepper; juice and zest of 1 lime

This Strawberry Salsa recipe is such a fun, more savory, way to use strawberries! The salsa is fresh, full of flavor, and made with just a few simple ingredients! You can prep it in 15 minutes for a delicious party appetizer or snack.

strawberry salsa in blue bowl with tortilla chips

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Salsa Recipe

Fun Savory Way to Use Strawberries – Strawberries are often used in more sweet recipes but this salsa is such a great way to use strawberries in a more savory way!
Quick and Easy – All you need are a handful of simple ingredients, that you likely already have, to make this salsa.
Versatile – Serve this salsa as a dip with tortilla chips for an afternoon snack or use it as a topping on burrito bowls, fish tacos, or salads!

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Recipe Ingredients

Strawberries: The base of this salsa is sweet strawberries. Make sure they’re hulled and finely diced.

Red onion: Rinse or soak the red onion in cold water before using it to take away some of that classic red onion ‘bite’.

Jalapeño: This adds just a touch of heat. Be sure to remove the seeds and membrane if you like things on the milder side.

Cilantro: You can’t have salsa without fresh cilantro!

Salt and Pepper: You just need a little bit to really bring out all of the flavors of the ingredients.

Lime: We use both fresh lime juice and lime zest to add that perfect citrus flavor to the salsa.

salsa ingredients chopped in bowl with spoon

How to Make Salsa with Strawberries

Step One: Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.

Step Two: Str until well combined and season to taste.

Step Three: Enjoy right away, or chill until you’re ready to serve!

Tips for the Best Salsa

Choose Ripe Strawberries: For the best salsa you want to use the best strawberries. Look for strawberries that are bright red and free from any bruises or dark spots. Avoid berries with green or white tips as they tend to have very little flavor.
Balance the Flavors: You want to be sure that the salsa has the right blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Give the strawberries a taste before eating the salsa. If they’re particularly sweet, you might want to add a bit more lime juice to balance things out.
Dice It Up: For the best salsa, you want to dice everything, including the strawberries, into small, uniform pieces. That way you get a little bit of everything in every single bite!
Let the Flavors Meld: Before serving, let the strawberry salsa sit for 30 minutes to give all the flavors a chance to come together.
Kick Up the Heat: If you like your salsa on the spicier side, skip removing the ribs and seeds of the jalapeño when dicing. The ribs and seeds hold all the heat so leaving them in will give the salsa a bit of kick.
Serve It Right Away: I find that this salsa tastes its very best the first or second day.
Adjust the Sweetness: If you like your salsa on the sweeter side, feel free to add a touch of honey or maple syrup!

What to Serve with Strawberry Salsa

Here are a few of my favorite ways to serve this recipe:

With grilled meat or seafood like grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, or grilled salmon
With cinnamon sugar chips
With simple pan seared salmon

How to Store

Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.

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