Fresh Strawberry Lime Jalapeño Salsa (Printable)

Sweet strawberries meet zesty lime and a touch of jalapeño for a vibrant, fresh topping.

# What You Need:

→ 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:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced strawberries, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
02 - Fold in 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 to preference.
07 - Let the salsa rest for 10 minutes before serving atop tacos, grilled chicken, fish, or with tortilla chips for optimal flavor development.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It bridges the gap between sweet and spicy in a way that feels genuinely surprising, not gimmicky.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to heat up your grill, which means less stress and more actual hanging out.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than a few hours ahead unless you like brown avocado and mushy strawberries; it's genuinely best within the first hour of assembly.
  • The lime juice is what keeps everything from oxidizing too quickly, so don't skimp on it even if you think it looks like enough.
03 -
  • Keep the strawberries cold right up until the moment you dice them; warm berries release their juice faster and turn to mush.
  • If you're nervous about heat, start with half the jalapeño and add more once you taste it—it's easier to add fire than take it away.
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