Strawberry Salsa (One Bowl)
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The best quick and easy strawberry salsa recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot or bowl. A fresh, sweet, tangy appetizer, inspired by Mexican flavors.
This is great to serve at Summer picnics as well as dinner parties or even game day parties. It’s a fun and colorful twist on the classic salsa.
I love it just as much as this Cranberry Relish (One Bowl). Furthermore, if you have more strawberries lying around, you can even make this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing (One Bowl).
How to make strawberry salsa?
Mix together strawberries, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, pepper. Chill for about half an hour (optional). Serve and enjoy!
What to serve with strawberry salsa recipe?
Serve it with some tortilla chips as an appetizer OR you can even serve it as a side dish with baked/ grilled chicken, steak, pork chops, fish such as salmon. You can even use it as a topping in tacos, burgers and sandwiches.
It’s amazing with this Mexican Shredded Chicken (One Pot) and Steak Fajitas (One Pot).
Tips and Techniques
Use ripe strawberries– Because they are juicy and have more flavor.
Adjust amount of spices– This is based on your preference. I only used salt and pepper but you can add some paprika and red chili flakes or some garlic and ginger powder. Get creative!
Make it spicy– I only use 1 deseeded jalapeno to give it a subtle spicy kick. You can use more to make it even more spicy or omit it altogether, if it’s too much.
Lemon juice vs. Lime juice– Either can be used but both have a different flavor and that can alter the overall flavor. I really like to use a combination of both.
What can I use instead of cilantro? I think is the best herb to use in salsas and highly recommend it but if you are not fond of it, you can use chopped parsley.
Chill for 20-30 minutes- This is not required but it allows all the flavors to marinate and deepen.
Honey is optional- Another substitute is maple syrup and that adds a subtle sweetness to counter the tartness of the strawberries and lemon juice.
Variations
Add avocados- Mix in 1 avocado that’s finely chopped, making the salsa creamy.
Add mangoes – Mix in 1 finely chopped mango to give it a tropical twist.
Add pineapples– Mix in 1/2 cup finely chopped canned or fresh pineapples to enhance the fruity flavor.
Add kiwis- Mix in 2 finely chopped kiwis.
Other One Pot Appetizer Recipes
- Bacon Wrapped Dates (One Pan)
- Bacon Wrapped Smokies (One Pan)
- Easy Pigs in a Blanket (One Pan)
- Buffalo Chicken Dip (One Pot)
- Grape Jelly Little Smokies (One Pot)
Easy Strawberry Salsa (One Pot)
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups Strawberries, Washed, Hulled, Finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Onions, Finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeno, Deseeded, Finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, Finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice, Or lime juice
- Salt, To taste
- Pepper, To taste
- 1 tbsp Honey, Optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or salad bowl, add strawberries, onions, jalapeno, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, pepper, honey (optional).
- Mix everything together until fully combined.
- Cover and let all the flavors marinate for 20-30 minutes in the fridge.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Happy cooking everyone!