Fresh Strawberry Salsa Lime Jalapeño (Printable Version)

Sweet strawberries combined with lime and jalapeño create a zesty, fresh topping for many dishes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 1/2 medium avocado, diced (optional)

→ Citrus

06 - 1 lime, zested and juiced

→ Seasoning

07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced strawberries, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
02 - Add the diced avocado, if using, for enhanced creaminess.
03 - Zest and juice the lime directly into the bowl.
04 - Sprinkle in the sea salt and black pepper.
05 - Gently toss all ingredients until well combined, being careful not to mash the strawberries or avocado.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - For optimal flavor development, allow the salsa to sit for 10 minutes before serving. Present atop tacos, grilled chicken, or fish, or alongside tortilla chips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes, which means you can make it while guests are arriving or whenever the craving strikes.
  • The sweetness of strawberries balanced with spicy jalapeño and lime creates a flavor that feels unexpected but somehow inevitable.
  • It works on everything: tacos, grilled fish, chips, even stirred into a grain bowl for an instant refresh.
02 -
  • Timing matters—make this no more than a few hours ahead or the strawberries will start to break down and release too much liquid, making everything soggy.
  • If you're using avocado, don't add it until just before serving, or squeeze extra lime over it to keep it from browning.
03 -
  • If you want more heat, don't just add more jalapeño—keep some seeds in instead; the seeds deliver focused, lingering heat without adding texture.
  • Make a pitcher of lime water and keep it on hand while you're prepping—dip your knife and cutting board in it between cuts to prevent the strawberries from browning.
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