Fresh Strawberry Salsa Lime (Printable)

Vibrant mix of strawberries, lime zest, jalapeño, and cilantro for a refreshing and tasty topping or dip.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced strawberries, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
02 - Incorporate 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 as needed.
07 - Allow the salsa to sit for 10 minutes before serving for optimal flavor development. Serve atop tacos, grilled chicken, fish, or with tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Perfectly balanced sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free friendly
  • Versatile enough for tacos, chips, salads, or grilled proteins
  • Uses fresh, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about
02 -
  • Choose strawberries that are bright red and fragrant for maximum sweetness
  • Dice all ingredients to similar sizes for the best texture and appearance
  • Use a microplane or fine grater for the lime zest to avoid bitter white pith
  • Make this salsa no more than a few hours ahead to keep strawberries from releasing too much juice
  • Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving, as strawberry sweetness can vary
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