Fresh Strawberry Lime Jalapeño Salsa (Printable)

Sweet strawberries mingled with lime zest and jalapeño for a lively, fresh condiment that elevates meals.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 and richness.
03 - Zest and juice the lime directly into the bowl, distributing evenly throughout.
04 - Sprinkle in the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Gently toss all ingredients until well combined, being careful not to mash the strawberries or avocado.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice for desired flavor balance.
07 - Allow the salsa to sit for 10 minutes before serving to develop optimal flavor. Serve immediately over tacos, grilled chicken, fish, or with tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a bowl and comes together faster than any salsa you've ever made.
  • The strawberries stay somehow both juicy and bright, never turning mushy or dull like you might fear.
  • It works equally well as a taco topper, a dip, or spooned over grilled fish without any fussing required.
02 -
  • The strawberries will weep into the lime juice—this isn't a problem, it's exactly what you want, but it means serving fresh is crucial or the salsa becomes watery.
  • Leave the avocado out until you're nearly ready to serve if you're making this ahead, because it browns and gets weird within an hour or so.
03 -
  • If your strawberries are particularly tart, add an extra quarter teaspoon of salt to bring out their sweetness instead of adding sugar.
  • Cilantro-haters can sub in equal parts fresh mint or basil, and honestly the mint version tastes like summer in a completely different way.
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