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Savory Strawberry Salsa (Fruit Pico de Gallo)

Equal parts salad and salsa, this easy strawberry salsa recipe makes a perfectly refreshing side dish and is lovely atop grilled meat—especially steak, chicken, or fish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Jalapeno pepper stemmed and chopped
  • 16 ounces strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

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  1. Put chopped jalapeño, strawberries, onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt.
  2. Add lime juice and stir then taste and add additional salt if necessary.

Notes

  • Expert Tips:
  • Expert Tips:
  • for the best, brightest flavor. They’re at their peak from about late March through June.
  • after handling raw jalapeños. Trust me: you don’t want to accidentally touch your eyes.
  • Optional Variations:
  • Optional Variations:
  • - Feel free to amp up the heat by leaving the jalapeño seeds and membranes intact. You can also add more jalapeño, or swap in slightly spicier serrano peppers instead.
  • - Mango strawberry salsa or pineapple strawberry salsa are both delightful! You could also make a creamy strawberry avocado salsa if you like.
  • Use fresh, fragrant, in-season strawberries for the best, brightest flavor. They’re at their peak from about late March through June.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw jalapeños. Trust me: you don’t want to accidentally touch your eyes.
  • For the best consistency, I recommend making this strawberry pico de gallo no more than four hours ahead of time.
  • That said, any leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to two days.
  • Extra Spicy - Feel free to amp up the heat by leaving the jalapeño seeds and membranes intact. You can also add more jalapeño, or swap in slightly spicier serrano peppers instead.
  • Add More Fruit - Mango strawberry salsa or pineapple strawberry salsa are both delightful! You could also make a creamy strawberry avocado salsa if you like.

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 585mg (24%) Potassium 301mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 97mg (108%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 585mg 24%
Potassium 301mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 97mg 108%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.