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    Home » Budget Recipes

    Try Strawberry Salsa for a Fun Twist

    Published: May 23, 2016 · Modified: Jul 13, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    Strawberry Salsa is a fun way to incorporate this summer fruit into your savory dishes. It’s got the same sweet-tart flavor and vivid red hue as traditional tomato, but gives your dishes a fun twist. Dip into it with chips or serve it atop grilled meats.

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    Last week we went strawberry picking. It wasn’t a cheap endeavor, but it was fun. At it yielded us buckets and buckets of fresh, locally-grown strawberries. I’ve been enjoying experimenting with them in some fun, new recipes.

    One recipe that I’d been dreaming about for weeks was strawberry salsa. You already know about our Super Easy Salsa Recipe, and our fresh Tomato Pico de Gallo and our favorite Peach Salsa. If you have either of the Good Cheap Eats Cookbooks, you know about my corn salsa and my pineapple salsa.

    Strawberries seemed like the next logical step in my salsa exploration. Am I right?

    bowl of strawberry salsa

    Yes! Turns out I was right! Strawberries, with that same sweet-tart flavor and vivid red hue of traditional tomato, give salsa a fun little twist! It’s delicious for dipping but also great to top grilled meats, like chicken or steak.

    Plate with Chicken and Strawberry Salsa

    Keep in mind that strawberries do not last long. Their shelf life is like zilch, so, don’t wash the berries until right before you use them. And then, mix up only enough salsa for the meal at hand. It’s going to be pretty soggy if it sits around for too long.

    But, it’s delicious while it lasts!

    A bowl of Strawberry Salsa
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    Strawberry Salsa

    Strawberry Salsa is a fun way to incorporate this summer fruit into your savory dishes. It's got the same sweet-tart flavor and vivid red hue as traditional tomato, but gives your dishes a fun twist. Dip into it with chips or serve it atop grilled meats.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 14kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
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    Ingredients

    • 8 oz strawberries chopped for 2 cups
    • ⅛ red onion , finely chopped for 2 tbsp
    • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
    • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
    • juice of 1 lime
    • salt
    • black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice. Stir gently to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sandi

      May 24, 2016 at 5:13 am

      I’d be the only one eating this, so I might try it in a much smaller quantity, but it totally sounds interesting. Curious, though, how it might mix with avocado. I often take leftover salsa and mix it into an avocado for a quick bit of lazy guacamole. I’m thinking it should still blend together nicely…

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      • Jessica Fisher

        June 16, 2016 at 8:56 am

        I think it would be great with some chopped avocado, not mashed.

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    2. Jessica

      May 24, 2016 at 3:45 am

      I love taking fresh berries and any other fresh fruit.. dice it all up really tiny and serve this *salsa* with a bowl of cinnamon tortilla chips! YUM! I agree on the cost/benefits of berry picking! Its work, some fun and definitely NOT the most rock bottom way to get it.. but fresh, local and tasty even it out!

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      • Jessica Fisher

        June 16, 2016 at 8:55 am

        The store berries we’ve bought since going berry picking have been SO disappointing. They’re almost not worth buying!

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