Fresh strawberries! Gotta love ’em! And when they are in season, I’m whipping them up in delicious recipes such as Strawberry Bellini , or Strawberry Crostini , or Strawberry Panna Cotta . And when the heat is on outside, this no-bake Easy Strawberry Salsa is so refreshing and a major winner for finger-food simplicity!
This strawberry salsa is super easy to prepare with only a few ingredients. Made with fresh ruby red strawberries, bright green fresh jalapenos, the vivid colors have a huge wow factor on the eyes! So beautiful! And the flavor? Well, if you’re a lover of salty and sweet combo recipes, then you’ll really love this salsa.
The jalapeno, onions, and cilantro add some spicy heat plus a savory and tangy bite to the mix, while the strawberries add the sweetness . . . and one more ingredient does as well: To better equalize the balance of savory to sweet, I add sugar! Yes, that’s right . . . sugar! For my family, strawberry salsa recipes can a bit be too strong and a wee bit out of balance. Adding just a little bit of sugar solves that issue. You can also use honey instead.
I like to have this around to enjoy as a snack for when I start to get the munchies and reach for something that might not be as healthy as this strawberry salsa is. You can even get creative with it as a topping for grilled fish, fish tacos, or spooned over some cinnamon ice cream. Cinnamon chips (? Amazon)
So let’s get to the kitchen!
Gather all of the ingredients you’ll need:
- Strawberries
- Jalapeno pepper
- Green onions (or red)
- Cilantro
- Limes
- Sugar/honey
More strawberry recipes that you might enjoy:
- Strawberry Crostini
- Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis
- Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Strawberry Layer Cake
Easy Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pound (2 cups) fresh strawberries, hull removed, diced into 1/4” pieces
- 1 jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed, finely diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced including the green stems, or 1/2 cup of red onion, finely diced
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 – 2 Tbsp. sugar or honey (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Garnish: Strawberries and Limes, sprigs of cilantro
Instructions
- Toss all ingredients together in a medium-size mixing bowl until well combined.
- Add sugar/honey, salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
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So fruity, juicy and berry delicious! I love mine with lots of extra cilantro.
I totally agree Angie! Cilantro makes such a difference!
Ciao,
Roz
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I could eat this with a spoon!! So yummy with chips or served over grilled fish. I could just eat it with a spoon!!!! Happy Father’s Day to your hubby! xo
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Ha! I should proofread it before I submit!!
II usually do end up eating this with a spoon, Liz!
Ciao,
Roz
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You had me at salsa! Those vivid colors are so tempting to the palate, I could eat a bowl full! The sweet heat flavors would be so delicious as a topper for grilled fish or chicken! Love it!
I agree Jan, that this salsa would be great on grilled fish or chicken!
Ciao,
Roz
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Roz, this looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it! Yum
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Judee, I think gou’d really like thi salsa. So easy and ery sweet and savory!
Ciao,
Roz
I love strawberry season. There are so many ways to enjoy them. This one is no exception. Such a simple salsa but WOW, it looks quite tasty. Sounds like a yummy addition to fish tacos.
MJ,
Although I’ve never tried this on tacos, I agree that it would be fantastic! Many readers have commentd with the same idea!
Ciso,
Roz
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I LOVE fruit salsas! This one is terrific — such a nice recipe. Thanks!
Grazie mille, John!
Ciao,
Roz
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