Strawberry Salsa

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Strawberries provide healthy antioxidants and a fun twist on fresh salsa.
This fruit salsa brings sweetness and heat to enjoy with salty tortilla chips or over grilled white fish for extra flavor. You can customize the recipe by adding more jalapeños to turn up the heat or by mixing in fresh chopped herbs such as basil or mint for a garden-fresh taste.

Total Time:

15 minutes

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped

  • 1⁄2 red onion, finely chopped

  • Fresh basil or mint, chopped, if desired

  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds if you prefer less heat)

  • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 1 lime zested

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
  • Step 1

    In a large bowl, gently stir together the strawberries, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Season with a pinch of salt.

  • Step 2

    Let sit for 10 to 20 minutes so the flavors can brighten and blend.

  • Step 3

    Enjoy over grilled fish, chicken or tacos for a bright pop of flavor, or serve it with chips for an easy, colorful appetizer.

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