Name: Strawberry Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb strawberries, (hulled and finely diced); 1 jalapeño pepper (stem and seeds removed, finely diced); 1/2 cup finely diced red onion ((about 1/4 medium red onion)); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (loosely packed); 1 lime, (zested and juiced); 1 small pinch salt

Strawberry Salsa: The Sweet & Spicy Mix You Didn’t Know You Needed!

Okay, have you ever found yourself staring at a bowl of boring salsa and thought, “Ugh, this needs some pizzazz”? Like, seriously, who even invented that boring tomato stuff? I mean, life’s too short for bland dips, am I right?

Main dish photo — *The finished dish — looks amazing, right?*

Anyway, lemme tell you about this Strawberry Salsa I’ve been making nonstop. It’s sweet, it’s spicy, and it’s seriously the best thing to throw on tacos or just snack on with chips. You’ll be hooked!

Okay, Let’s Talk Ingredients

So, picture this: you’re at the grocery store, right? And you’re like, “I need some fresh strawberries!” You grab a pound of those beauties—hulled and finely diced, of course. Then, you trot over to the pepper aisle, ’cause you gotta get a jalapeño (make sure to ditch the seeds unless you want your mouth on fire 🔥). Red onion? Yeah, just half a cup should do (about a quarter of a medium onion). Oh, and don’t forget a little cilantro—grab a small bunch, chop it up, but not too fine, ya know? And we’ll need lime juice (and zest, ‘cause why not?). Oh! And a pinch of salt!

So Here’s Why I Make This Constantly

Okay, real talk—this salsa is my secret weapon at every party. One time, I made it for a backyard BBQ, and I swear, it was like I was handing out gold bars. My friends were like, “Where did you find this magical recipe?!” (And I was basically like, “It’s just strawberries, folks!”) I love how it combines sweet and spicy, and it’s just so fresh. Plus, it takes 10 minutes. Like, I can’t even finish scrolling through TikTok in that time.

And don’t get me started on the colors! It’s like a party on a plate. You’ll look like a kitchen genius, trust me.

Another beautiful angle of the dish — *Just as gorgeous from this angle too!*

The One Trick That Changes Everything

Okay, here’s the kicker: don’t just toss everything in and call it a day. You gotta really mix it up—like, get in there and combine everything until it looks like a salsa masterpiece! Let it sit for a sec too—let those flavors hang out together. They need time to get to know each other, you know? Kind of like when you meet someone you totally vibe with—just gotta let it marinate!

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips)

– Check your jalapeño level: Seriously, some are spicy, some are like, “What, me worry?” So taste it first.
– Go easy on the salt: It’s easy to overdo it. Just a pinch! Like, you can always add more later, but you can’t take it out.
– Fresh is best: Use ripe strawberries; they make everything pop!
– Don’t skip the zest!: It adds that zing that’ll make your taste buds dance.

How to Keep Them From Disappearing (Or, How to Store Them)

You can keep this salsa in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days (but let’s be real, it’s probably gone in 3 hours). If you do manage to have leftovers, just make sure to give it a good shake before serving again. It’s like a dance party in the fridge—things get a little messy, but that’s okay!