Description
Brighten up your gatherings with this refreshing strawberry salsa! Combining ripe strawberries, zesty lime, and a hint of spicy jalapeño, this vibrant dish delivers an exciting explosion of flavors. Perfect as a dip or topping, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal addition to summer BBQs and picnics. Impress your guests with this simple yet delightful recipe that celebrates the sweetness of strawberries in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and prep all ingredients: thoroughly rinse strawberries and vegetables; chop strawberries into small cubes; finely dice the red onion; mince the jalapeño.
- In a large bowl, combine diced strawberries, red onion, minced jalapeño, cilantro leaves, and salt. Toss gently to mix without mashing the strawberries.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste test with a tortilla chip and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or lime juice.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg