Description
A refreshing and vibrant salsa bursting with sweet strawberries, juicy pineapple, zesty lime, and a touch of heat—perfect for chips, tacos, grilled dishes, or as a colorful summer side.
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries: 1 cup, diced – adds sweetness and bold color
- Pineapple: 1 cup, diced – brings tropical tang and juicy texture
- Red Onion: ¼ cup, finely diced – adds a savory, crisp bite
- Jalapeño: 1 small, finely chopped – for that perfect hit of heat
- Fresh Cilantro: 2 tablespoons, chopped – adds herby brightness
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons – zesty balance for the sweetness
- Lime Zest: 1 teaspoon – enhances aroma and flavor
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon – ties all flavors together
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No heat needed—just gather your cutting board, knife, and a mixing bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, add diced strawberries, pineapple, red onion, and jalapeño.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Give your lime a good roll and zest it, then juice it using a citrus juicer or reamer.
- Assemble the Dish: Add lime juice, zest, salt, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- Cook to Perfection: Gently toss all ingredients until evenly mixed.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust salt or lime if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld, then serve with chips or as a topping.
Notes
- Use chilled fruit for an extra refreshing experience.
- Add diced avocado just before serving for a creamy variation.
- Let it rest in the fridge to enhance flavor blending.
- Great served over tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ batch
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg