Description
A simple recipe for a sweet and spicy salsa balancing fresh strawberries with jalapeño heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (use more or less depending on desired heat)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: hull and dice the strawberries, mince the jalapeño, chop the onion and cilantro.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, minced jalapeño, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Add the fresh lime juice, lime zest, and salt to the mixture.
- Gently stir all ingredients together until they are evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
- Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if needed; add more jalapeño for heat or lime juice for brightness.
- Cover the bowl and chill the salsa in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe strawberries for the best texture.
- For a milder salsa, remove all seeds and white membranes from the jalapeño.
- This salsa pairs well with grilled chicken, fish tacos, or plain tortilla chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0