Fresh Strawberry Fruit Salsa

Fresh strawberry fruit salsa is perfect for summer. Using in-season produce for any recipe will improve the quality because the ingredients are freshest. Plus, since in-season produce is at its peak freshness, the nutrient content is higher! We love this strawberry salsa because of the unique flavors and textures it has. The strawberries are juicy and sweet. The green apple is tart and crisp. The cucumber is refreshing and crunchy. The red onion adds flavor and the jalapeño adds a slight heat. The cilantro and lime juice tie together the salsa beautifully. It’s delicious when freshly made but we recommend letting it marinate in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to really let the flavors soak in. Cinnamon sugar tortilla or pita chips are our favorite way to eat this strawberry salsa!

Ingredient Notes

• Strawberries – try to pick dark red, fragrant strawberries! The strawberries will make or break this recipe.
• Granny Smith apples – you don’t necessarily need Granny Smith apples but ideally you want a tart apple. This will add a depth of flavor and texture to the recipe!
• Cucumber – cucumber will add a fresh crunch to the recipe to keep it light!
• Red onion – if you aren’t a fan of onions, you can definitely omit this! We like adding some in this salsa because it adds a unique flavor and makes it feel like a salsa.
• Jalapeño – depending on how spicy you like your salsas, use more or less of the seeds. Removing all of the seeds will produce a milder salsa, while including most or all of the seeds will make it spicier!
• Cilantro – similar to the onion, if you aren’t a fan of cilantro, leave it out! You can swap it for mint, basil, or parsley.
• Lime juice – fresh lime juice is the way to go. You can use store-bought lime juice, but fresh lime juice will give the salsa a better flavor!

Recipe FAQ

Other summer sides & treats you’ll love

• Homemade tortilla chips – this is the recipe we use but sprinkle cinnamon sugar instead of salt!
• Guacamole
• Homemade healthy Ranch dip
• Firecrackers
• Limoncello pound cake
• Garden City cocktail
• Southside gin cocktail

A few last words

Since we prefer to use produce that is in-season, the spring and summer months are when we love to make this fresh strawberry fruit salsa! Not only are in the ingredients the freshest, this recipe is a great side dish for a BBQ or grill-type of meal. We also love to toss it into a big salad and add grilled chicken breast or shrimp!

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