Quick, easy, and refreshing, this sweet and spicy Strawberry Salsa is a perfect warm weather appetizer! Punched up with lime, red onion, avocado, jalapeno, and cilantro, it’s delicious on its own with chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
One of the things I miss about living in Florida is the convenience of finding the freshest produce possible.
Strawberry season there is a huge revenue source for the state. Plant City absolutely KILLS it with their plump, juicy berries every winter.
Even now as a Peach State resident, I can’t resist picking up a package every time I go grocery shopping. Even though many times, they end up in the freezer as future smoothie blend-ins.
But when I whip up a bowl of this salsa, a pitcher of pink berry lemonade, or a salad full of them, Abe and I can’t help ourselves.
This page includes step by step instructions, as well as tips and notes. If you’d like to skip all that, feel free to scroll down to the full, printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Is anyone else out there content to nosh on a batch of chips and salsa as a meal?
I’m talking like lunch or maybe a midday snack – obvs not dinner. Unless you’re into that.
This spicy strawberry salsa makes appearances in our house pretty frequently in the winter, on account of my penchant for buying too many pounds of berries. It’s a super quick and easy recipe to throw together.
The chopping and dicing even becomes fun when it’s done to the beat of some good jams.
It’s also a menial task when you’re being distracted by laughing at your thirteenth run-through of The Office. Just don’t chop off any fingers.
Ingredients
This salsa takes few ingredients, but they’re all fresh and play so well together in the bowl!
- Fresh strawberries
- Grape or cherry tomatoes – surprise! Technically, tomatoes are a fruit, so there.
- Jalapeno pepper
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Red onion
- Lime – zested and juiced
- Sea or kosher salt
For exact ingredient measurements and recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
How To Make Fresh Strawberry Salsa
- Chop strawberries, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Dice red onion and jalapeno. Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Next, zest a lime, adding it to the bowl. Use a citrus juicer to squeeze the lime juice over the contents of the bowl, and sprinkle liberally with salt.
- Then, toss everything together. Adjust salt and lime if needed, and add jalapeno seeds if you’d like a little extra heat.
- Finally, cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving.
FAQ
Can Strawberry Salsa Be Made Ahead?
Yes, this salsa can be made up to 1 day in advance.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days after being made, as well.
What To Serve With Strawberry Salsa
This salsa pairs perfectly with Cinnamon Pita Chips! The tartness & heat of the salsa mixed with the sweetness of the berries and cinnamon-sugar is SO delish! If you’re partial to more savory flavors, lime-flavored tortilla chips are another great option.
If you’d like to serve this salsa with a main course, try one of these options:
- Grilled Salmon
- Grilled Chicken
- Chicken or Fish Tacos
- Grilled or Smoked Shrimp
Also: cocktails! Choose citrus or fruit-based vodka or tequila drinks that harmonize with strawberries, like watermelon margaritas, berry mojitos, or a Rhubarb Collins.
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Fresh Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 8 ounces strawberries hulled, finely chopped
- 8 ounces grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 jalapeno pepper stem removed, diced (seeds in or out is up to you)
- 1 avocado finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 large lime zested and juiced
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, tomatoes, jalapeno, avocado, onion and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Toss everything with lime zest, juice, and salt, adjusting the seasonings if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published on January 29, 2021 as Fresh Strawberry Tomato Salsa. It was updated with a new title and updated information on April 15, 2024.
Albertina says
Made this today and they were awesome! Thanks so much for the recipe! They were really very delicious!