Strawberry Salsa is a summery twist on a classic condiment. Sweet, spicy, and refreshing, this salsa recipe is both bold and light. The overall taste is a refreshing explosion. The sweetness of the strawberries is balanced by the lime’s tartness and the onion’s bite. The jalapeño, if included, adds a surprising kick that lingers on the tongue.
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Why this Strawberry Salsa Recipe is a Keeper
This savory salsa combines jalapeño, red onion, and fresh strawberries to make one of the best salsas for everything from shrimp tacos to salty tortilla chips. Here are just a few reasons why you’ll love this strawberry salsa:
- 30 Minute Meal: This salsa is delicious and only takes about 35 minutes to make. Once you’re done mixing all the salsa ingredients together, all you must do is let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Simple Ingredients: All the ingredients can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Party Pleaser: No party is complete without this refreshing, tangy salsa.
If you’re looking for more Mexican-inspired dishes, try these: Homemade Salsa, Black Bean Corn Salsa, and Pico de Gallo.
How Do I Pick the Best Strawberries to Use?
Fresh strawberries should be bright red with green leaves and have a fragrant smell. Strawberries do not ripen after they’re picked, so avoid ones that appear pale green. If it’s strawberry season and you can pick strawberries from your local farm, you’ll be able to make the perfect strawberry salsa with them. They’re sweet and are perfect for summer and give the salsa a refreshing flavor and texture. You can also use frozen strawberries as well. Leftover strawberries can be used to make strawberry margaritas, which will pair great with this fresh salsa and homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips.
Easy Strawberry Salsa Ingredients
This 5-ingredient strawberry salsa is wonderful. Just add some fresh parsley and you are good to go.
- Strawberries: Make sure to wash the strawberries before dicing them.
- Jalapeno: Mince and seed half a jalapeno pepper.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Fruit Salsa Variations and Substitutions
- Maple Syrup or Honey: You can use maple syrup instead of brown sugar to give your salsa a touch of sweetness. However, this may slightly alter the texture. You can also make salsa with cinnamon and sugar or honey.
Pro Tip
To easily remove the seeds from peppers, push the top of the pepper down, then remove the fruit around it.
How to Make Strawberry Salsa Dip
This strawberry salsa is sweet and spicy and is extremely easy to make. Strawberry salsa makes a great topping for fish tacos or chipotle chicken, or you can enjoy this salsa with chips. Get ready to dive into the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this easy fruit salsa recipe.
These are the basic steps for making strawberry salsa. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Combine and Chill
Combine all ingredients in a medium or large bowl: parsley, strawberries, jalapeno, Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and red onion. Cover the salsa and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This sweet and spicy strawberry salsa is best enjoyed up to 2 days after making.
Strawberry Salsa Appetizer FAQs
Expert Tips for Making this Easy Fruit Salsa Recipe
- Strawberry Huller: Use a strawberry huller to easily remove the seeds and white core for this salsa verde.
- Fresh Cilantro: Feel free to add fresh herbs like cilantro or basil. You can also squeeze in some fresh lime juice as well.
- Sea Salt: For texture and flavor, add a sprinkling of sea salt to your salsa.
- Fruit Salad: Add different fruits in addition to the strawberries, like fresh peaches, mango, kiwi, or fresh berries. You can also make this fruit salsa recipe with pineapple salsa.
What to Serve with Strawberry Salsa
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Strawberry Salsa
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Strawberries, diced
- ½ Jalapeno, finely minced
- ¼ cup Red Onion, finely minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon Parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but up to 2 days.
Christina’s Notes
- Strawberry Huller: Use a strawberry huller to easily remove the strawberry stems.
- Fresh Herbs: Add more herbs to this salsa, such as cilantro or basil.
- Sea Salt: For texture and flavor, add a sprinkling of sea salt to your salsa.
- Fruits: Add different fruits in addition to the strawberries, such as peaches or blueberries.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.