Fresh Strawberry Salsa Recipe Easy Homemade Zesty Twist in 5 Minutes
A quick and easy fresh strawberry salsa that balances sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, perfect for snacks, parties, or as a topping for grilled dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder heat)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of fresh strawberries under cold water. Hull and dice them into roughly 1/4-inch pieces. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop 1 small jalapeño pepper, removing seeds if less heat is desired. Add to the strawberries.
- Finely dice 1/4 cup of red onion and add to the bowl.
- Roughly chop 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro leaves and toss into the mix.
- Squeeze the juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons) over the ingredients. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to balance the tartness and spice.
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper over the mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients together using a spoon or spatula, being careful not to crush the strawberries.
- Let the salsa sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use firm, ripe strawberries for best texture. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat. Let salsa rest 5-10 minutes to meld flavors. Avoid freezing as it makes the salsa watery. Can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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