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This easy Strawberry Salsa recipe is the perfect combo of sweet and savory and a favorite summer appetizer. Serve it on top of your favorite protein or just add chips! Made with fresh strawberries, red onion, cilantro and a bit of jalapeno for a little heat.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe!
Fresh and Delicious! Strawberry Salsa is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The natural sweetness of the strawberries paired with some red onion, jalapeno pepper and cilantro is perfect. Add in some white balsamic vinegar for even more flavor.
Customizable. I like using the white balsamic vinegar because it keeps the strawberries bright and red. White balsamic vinegar should be available at your local grocery store, but if you can’t find it, use regular balsamic vinegar. It will make the strawberry salsa a little darker, but gives you the same great flavor.
Ingredients Needed
- Fresh Strawberries. You could also use a combination of your favorite fresh berries.
- Red Onion
- Jalapeño Pepper
- Fresh Cilantro
- Lime, zest and juice
- White Balsamic Vinegar. If you use a dark balsamic it will just darken the berries but the flavor will be great.
- Salt and Pepper
- Sugar or Honey
How to Make Strawberry Salsa
- Chop strawberries, onion, cilantro and onion.
- Place all ingredients into a bowl
- Gently toss to combine.
- Add sugar or honey if needed to sweeten.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips from leigh Anne
- If your strawberries aren’t as sweet as you would like add in a teaspoon or two of sugar.
- If you have time to refrigerate the strawberry salsa the strawberries will sweeten up as they sit.
- If you prefer, substitute green onions for red onions.
- If you don’t like cilantro add in fresh mint or basil.
Pair This With:
- Tortilla chips
- Cinnamon Chips
- Pour it over some cream cheese and serve with crackers.
- Use it as a relish over baked chicken, fish or steak.
- Serve it over ice cream.
- Put a spoonful on a turkey sandwich.
- Serve it on fish tacos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will strawberry salsa last?
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator leftovers will last for up to two days depending on how ripe your strawberries are.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
No! Frozen strawberries have too much moisture in them and just don’t work for this recipe. Save them for something else.
Can I make strawberry salsa ahead of time?
I think it is best served within 1-2 hours of assembling it. You can chop and prep your ingredients except for the strawberries the day before. As strawberries sit they soften and release juices so wait to slice those.
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Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries slice and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion diced small
- 2 Tbsp jalapeno pepper seeded and diced small
- 1 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp sugar optional
Instructions
- Chop strawberries, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro.
- Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine.
- Add sugar if needed to sweeten.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips & Notes:
- If your strawberries aren’t as sweet as you would like add in a teaspoon or two of sugar.
- If you have time to refrigerate the strawberry salsa the strawberries will sweeten up as they sit.
- If you prefer, substitute green onions for red onions.
- If you don’t like cilantro add in fresh mint or basil.
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Karen Mikula says
Great recipe. I added a bit more jalapeño!