Once you’ve tasted strawberry salsa, it’s hard to not want to make it again and again. If you have 10 minutes, some fresh strawberries and six other simple ingredients, you are on your way to having it today!
Why this recipe works
This Strawberry Salsa is naturally sweet, savory, refreshing and crisp. It combines plump strawberries with savory ingredients like jalapeño pepper, crisp red onion, and cilantro for that fresh summertime taste.
During strawberry season these beautiful little fruits are in abundance. But since strawberries are available at grocery stores year-round, it doesn’t have to be summer to make this sweet and savory snack dip!
Ingredients you will need
The maple syrup is optional in this recipe if you’d like to add a little sweetness, or if your berries are too tart. Honey or agave can also be used instead.
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
How to Make Strawberry Salsa
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- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced strawberries, minced jalapeño pepper, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and Kosher salt. (Hint: a citrus juicer is the best for limes!)
- Gently stir to combine. If you need it to be sweeter, you can add 1 tablespoon maple syrup or amount to taste. If you need it to be more savory, you can add more salt, a pinch at a time. Fresh ground pepper optional.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- You can make ahead (overnight at most) or make it and serve right away. This recipe does not need any time to marinate – if you prefer to serve it cold, you can chill it for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
- If you do opt to use the sweetener (syrup, honey, etc) keep in mind that it will begin to macerate, or break down, the strawberries which can cause them to get softer over time. So try to serve it right away if you can. If making ahead, add the sweetener just before serving.
- Maple syrup or honey come in handy during the off season so you can enjoy this strawberry salsa year round.
What are you waiting for? Bring a big bowl of this beautiful strawberry salsa to your next backyard party or family get-together. I hope you enjoy it!
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Strawberry Salsa
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 pound strawberries washed, tops removed and diced, (plus more for garnishing at serving, if you wish)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper seeds removed, minced
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- ¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro, plus more to garnish, if you wish
- ¼ cup lime juice juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon lime zest from 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt or more to taste
- optional: fresh ground black pepper
- optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup or more to sweeten
Things You'll Need
Before You Begin
- You can make ahead (overnight at most) or make it and serve right away. This recipe does not need any time to marinate - if you prefer to serve it cold, you can chill it for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
- If you do opt to use the sweetener (syrup, honey, etc) keep in mind that it will begin to macerate, or break down, the strawberries which can cause them to get softer over time. So try to serve it right away if you can. If making ahead, add the sweetener just before serving.
- Maple syrup or honey come in handy during the off season so you can enjoy this strawberry salsa year round.
- Nutritional information does not include maple syrup as it is an optional ingredient.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced strawberries, minced jalapeño pepper, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and Kosher salt.
- Gently stir to combine. If you need it to be sweeter, you can add 1 tablespoon maple syrup or amount to taste. If you need it to be more savory, you can add more salt, a pinch at a time. Fresh ground pepper optional.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared here on Jun 2, 2018.
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Janet Cashin says
Is there any substitute for Cilantro – it assaults my tastebuds and taste exactly like a bar of soap. Apparently those of us who dislike cilantro have exactly the same soapy taste (33% of the population – myself and the lovely Ina Garten being in that 33%).
Can you suggest another herb – thanks so much!
Amanda Formaro says
My MIL is one of those that doesn’t like cilantro either! She says it tastes like metal to her. For this salsa, I think fresh basil would be a great substitution. :)
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