Description
Strawberry salsa with jalapeño and lime is a delightful twist on traditional salsa, combining the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the spicy kick of jalapeño peppers and zesty lime juice.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: 2 cups, hulled and diced
- Jalapeño pepper: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Red onion: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime: 1, juiced
- Honey or agave syrup: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (to taste)
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the strawberries by hulling, rinsing, and dicing them.
- Chop the jalapeño, removing seeds if a milder salsa is desired.
- Mix in the lime juice, red onion, and cilantro with the strawberries and jalapeño.
- Combine all ingredients gently to avoid mashing the strawberries.
- Let the salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- Choose bright red, firm strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust the heat level by modifying the amount of jalapeño used.
- Consider adding other fruits like mango or pineapple for variation.
- Fresh herbs like mint or basil can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry salsa, jalapeño, lime, fresh salsa, summer recipe