This Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa is so simple. Just five ingredients – not counting the salt and pepper – but it absolutely explodes with flavor. I know what you might be thinking. Strawberries? In a savory salsa?!! To this I reply: JUST TRUST ME.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Salsa
- Strawberry Salsa Ingredients
- How to Make It
- How to Serve Strawberry Salsa
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Salsa
Sweet, juicy, tart strawberries with a big hit of lime – both by way of zest and juice – could not pair more perfectly with the bite of red onions, mild jalapeno heat, sultry cilantro, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. For us, this scrumptious stuff is the perfect summer staple.
Strawberry Salsa Ingredients
- Strawberries – Fresh, in-season strawberries are amazing in this salsa! Remove the hull and dice them.
- Jalapeno pepper – One fresh pepper, diced. Include the seeds if you like a lot of heat!
- Red onion – For a crisp and colorful bite.
- Lime – Include both the zest and juice for maximum lime flavor.
- Cilantro – A must in salsa!
- Salt & pepper – to taste.
How to Make It
All you do is mix all the ingredients together. Add more salt and pepper if you like, and enjoy!
How to Serve Strawberry Salsa
I’m partial to straight up tortilla chips for this strawberry salsa. It’s also excellent in any application where you would use traditional tomato salsa.
Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries (hulled and diced (about 2 cups))
- 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced (about 1/4 cup) (include seeds for more heat))
- 1/2 small red onion (diced (about 1/2 cup))
- Zest and juice from 1 medium lime (about 1 teaspoon zest and 2-3 tablespoons lime juice)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and stir gently to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve.
- Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a vegetarian home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m married to an enthusiastic carnivore, and my mission is to achieve peace in the kitchen – one tasty recipe at a time. These days, with a name like mine, I also try not to ask to speak to the manager.
strawberries in salsa is such a sweet surprise! yours sounds delicious, and these photos are beautiful! cheers!
This is a simple yet very unique salsa! Although it really is quite unusual to have strawberries in salsa but this one is great! I might try this one for myself 🙂
YUM! I would eat the whole thing!
Such a fun spin on salsa 🙂 I want to give this a try, especially since we are finally getting some decent looking strawberries here in Ohio. I love those chips too!
What a creative recipe, Karen! I’m in love with this!
love this combination!! looks amazing 🙂
Just made this and it turned out delicious!