Description
Make this easy, no-cook strawberry salsa that balances sweet fruit with a touch of heat. It is a refreshing dip perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then dice them into small, uniform pieces.
- Finely dice the red onion and mince the seeded jalapeno pepper.
- Combine the diced strawberries, red onion, jalapeno, and chopped cilantro in a medium bowl.
- Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Add the salt and optional sugar. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Taste the salsa and adjust salt or lime juice as needed for balance.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe strawberries for the best texture and flavor.
- For a milder salsa, use only half of the jalapeno or remove all seeds and white membranes.
- This salsa pairs well with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, or white fish.
- 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: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 0.2
- Saturated Fat: 0.0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2
- Trans Fat: 0.0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0