Strawberry Salsa
Sweet, spicy and savory Strawberry Salsa is a quick 5-ingredient recipe that is perfect for serving on your favorite meat dishes, enjoying with tortilla chips to give them a hint of summer flavors.
Strawberry Salsa Recipe
This strawberry salsa recipe is such a fun way to incorporate fresh summer flavors into your tried-and-true favorite protein recipes.
We used this strawberry salsa in our ice cream-themed movie night to lend some fruity spice to our breaded chicken, but it can be enjoyed with tortilla chips or served on top of fish tacos, baked salmon, etc. Honestly, I would be hard-pressed to think of any protein that this easy strawberry salsa wouldn’t pair well with! This strawberry salsa would even be tasty on scrambled eggs!
We’ve previously made sweet strawberry salsa as more of a dessert dip, so I had to try my hand at a spicier version. And, why not? Tomatoes are a fruit after all, why not swap them out for another bountiful summer fruit?
Juicy, sweet strawberries, zesty, tangy lime, pungent onion, spicy hot sauce and zippy, herbaceous cilantro. The result is a strawberry salsa that has a little heat mixed with the sweet, and it’s super easy to make – just mix the ingredients together and let them mingle.
Strawberry Salsa Variations:
- Add jalapeños for added heat (If you want this salsa to be mild, cut the jalapenos in half and then scrap out the seeds and membranes using the edge of a spoon to deseed the jalapenos before dicing them finely.)
- Add avocados for added creaminess
- Add additional fruits like diced mango or pineapple for added flavor
- Add honey for more sweetness
- Add balsamic vinegar for more zesty flavor (we already had balsamic vinegar on our side salad, so that’s why we didn’t include it in the salsa)
- If you’re one of those people who tastes soap when they eat cilantro, swap it out for parsley or basil
How to store your strawberry salsa: Store the salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. (I do not recommend freezing this recipe if you include cilantro.)
Can I make this strawberry salsa recipe using frozen strawberries? Yes, frozen strawberries are great in this recipe as they will add more strawberry juice to the salsa as they come to temperature. (Don’t discard it!)
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- Strawberry Icebox Cake
- Glazed Strawberry Muffins
- Instant Pot Strawberry Cake
- Crescent Dough Strawberry Dumplings from In the Kids’ Kitchen
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Strawberry Salsa Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1-2 Tablespoons hot sauce of choice
- 1/2 small onion
- Large handful cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper, optional and to taste
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: you can add additional seasonings to your personal preferences, like cumin or chili powder.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Sharp Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Spoons
- Jar, for storing
How to Make Strawberry Salsa
Cut up the strawberries and onions to uniform 1/2″ or smaller pieces.
Place strawberries, onions and cilantro in a medium-sized bowl.
Drizzle on the hot sauce and lime juice, adding a bit of lime zest if using fresh lime.
Taste and season with salt and pepper, then let the salsa flavors marinate for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
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Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1-2 Tablespoons hot sauce of choice
- 1/2 small onion
- Large handful cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper, optional and to taste
Instructions
- Cut up the strawberries and onions to uniform 1/2" or smaller pieces.
- Place strawberries, onions and cilantro in a medium-sized bowl.
- Drizzle on the hot sauce and lime juice, adding a bit of lime zest if using fresh lime.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper, then let the salsa flavors marinate for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 8Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 31mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this fresh strawberry salsa as much as I do!
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