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What could say “spring” more, than a freshly made strawberry salsa? It’s full of sweet, ripe strawberries with a hint of spice from chopped jalapenos and red onions. Then it all comes together with a bright cilantro-lime finish.
This fruit salsa pairs perfectly with grilled fish, chicken, or on a spinach salad for an easy weeknight dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Strawberry salsa is a sweet and spicy salsa that combines the natural sweetness of strawberries with the bold tangy flavors of traditional salsa. It’s a unique, and absolutely delicious, twist on classic salsa!
A perfect blend of:
– Fresh ripe sweet strawberries
– Red onion or shallot, adding a punch of flavor
– Jalapeños, providing a spicy kick
– Cilantro, adding a fresh and herbal note
– Fresh lime juice, squeezing in a burst of citrus
– Sea salt and pepper, enhancing the flavors
All these fresh ingredients come together to create a salsa that’s both sweet and savory, perfect for topping:
– Grilled meat, chicken or fish
– Tacos or nachos
– Chips
– Salads
– Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (yes, it’s a thing!)
Strawberry salsa is a refreshing and flavorful topping that will add a sweet and spicy twist to your favorite dishes! And if you are looking for more fresh strawberry recipes, then try this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, or this Beautiful Berry Feta Spinach Salad + Fresh Strawberry Dressing.
🍓Hello Sweet Strawberry Season!
Nothing beats fresh, local strawberries. That said, most strawberries in the U.S. are grown in either California or Florida.
Our peak strawberry season is April-June.
Here in Utah, we’ve had good luck growing our own strawberries over the years. The plants give us the sweetest, juiciest berries you’ve ever tasted, throughout the early Summer.
Strawberries are packed with many vitamins, fiber, and high levels of antioxidants. In fact, they are in the top 20 fruits for best antioxidant capacity and also a good source of manganese and potassium.
About eight strawberries provides more vitamin C than an orange!
Strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low-calorie food.
We LOVE to add these beautiful little red berries to everything throughout the Spring and Summer months.
🍋 ALWAYS use freshly squeezed lime juice from an actual fresh lime. Bottled lime juice from the store will give your salsa a strange metallic or overly acidic taste.
Want to get the most juice possible from each of your fresh limes? Of course, we do!
Here’s a quick trick:
On your counter or a cutting board, press and roll the lime back and forth very firmly with your hands.
The rolling loosens and breaks down some of the citrus membranes and makes the outside a little more pliable.
This makes it easier to squeeze which also means you’ll likely get more juice from your squeeze.
Let me know how this works for you!
🔥Did you know that a lot of the heat from peppers is actually found in the seeds?
So, if you remove the jalapeño seeds then you’ll tame down the heat a good bit, leaving the flavor. Your choice!
6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 pints of strawberries, hulled and small diced
- 1 small red onion or shallot, finely diced
- 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- juice and zest from 1 lime
- 2 tsps balsamic vinegar
- pinch of fine sea salt
How To Make Strawberry Salad:
Place your diced strawberries, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro in a large bowl.
Drizzle with fresh lime juice, balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with sea salt.
Toss gently to combine and serve.
Enjoy!
❤️Rachel
Rachel’s Tips For Best Results
- Always use fresh lime juice, none of that bottled stuff!
- Roll the lime on the countertop before slicing to get more juice out of it.
- Make this fresh salsa a bit less spicy by removing the jalapeno seeds and ribs before slicing and adding to the salsa.
Looking for more fresh and healthy snack ideas? Try this Crunchy Veggie & Bean Chopped Salad or this Refreshing Miso Smashed Cucumber Salad.
How To Serve Strawberry Salsa
You can easily make strawberry salsa to enhance the flavors of your spring and summer dishes. I love it on grilled fish or grilled meat, on a fresh spinach salad, or just on baked tortilla chips.
Storage Tips
The beauty of salsa is, it only gets better as it refrigerates! All those delicious flavors blend together and make it even better the next day! So I suggest making this ahead if you have a party or want to meal prep.
Strawberry salsa will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. We don’t recommend freezing it will change the texture of the fresh strawberries.
Recipe FAQ’s
Can I use lemon juice instead of lime juice in this recipe?
Yes! Lemon juice will work just as well as lime juice in this recipe and actually gives it an even brighter flavor.
How do you keep strawberry salsa from getting watery?
As the berries macerate, the juices will release from the strawberries making the salsa somewhat “watery”. However, this is where the flavor is, so I don’t recommend getting rid of any of the extra juices. If you absolutely want a solution, you could strain the salsa in a fine mesh strainer to remove the liquid.
Would mint work instead of cilantro?
Yes, the flavor would be different, but I think the mint would be a nice substitute for the cilantro.
What can I use to sweeten this if the strawberries are too tart?
Awe yes, unfortunately, sometimes we get tart strawberries. I would recommend adding just a touch of honey, maybe 1 tsp at first. Then taste and add more as needed in small amounts. If you are vegan you could use maple syrup.
Did you try this Strawberry Salsa recipe? It would mean so much to me if you would comment and rate this recipe!
🩷Rachel
More Fresh Fruit Salsa Ideas:
When spring and summer are here I just want to have fruit salsa everyday! Here are some of my favorites as the seasons warm up:
Fresh Strawberry Salsa (It’s Easy, Sweet, and Spicy!)
Ingredients
- 2 pints of strawberries, hulled and small diced
- 1 small red onion or shallot, finely diced
- 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- juice and zest from 1 lime
- 2 tsps balsamic vinegar
- pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Place your diced strawberries, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with fresh lime juice, balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Toss gently to combine and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Am definitely making this recipe
Awesome! Let us know how it goes Charlotte! <3 - Rachel