Fresh Strawberry Salsa Lime (Print View)

A vibrant blend of strawberries, lime, and jalapeño for a fresh, flavorful topping or dip.

# 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.
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 - Let the salsa sit for 10 minutes before serving for optimal flavor development. Serve atop tacos, grilled chicken, or fish, or with tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes and somehow tastes like you've been planning it for days.
  • The heat from jalapeño is gentle enough that even people nervous about spicy food tend to come back for more.
  • Fresh strawberries replace the usual tomato, making this feel like a secret only you know.
02 -
  • Don't chop everything and then walk away—fresh fruit oxidizes quickly, so do your prep and mixing in one motion.
  • If you leave jalapeño seeds in, this becomes genuinely spicy; start with them out and add seeds back if your crowd wants more heat.
03 -
  • Zest the lime before juicing it—once it's wet, getting zest off is nearly impossible.
  • If avocado sits too long after being cut, it browns; add it as close to serving time as you can manage.
Return