Description
Refreshing Strawberry Pineapple Salsa is a vibrant and tropical snack that combines sweet strawberries, tangy pineapple, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. Perfect for warm days, it adds a flavorful and colorful twist to chips, grilled dishes, tacos, or salads. Light, refreshing, and easy to make with fresh whole ingredients, this salsa is an ideal summer appetizer bursting with vitamins and antioxidants.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped into small even pieces
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits: Start by thoroughly washing and drying your strawberries and pineapple. Hull and finely dice the strawberries, then chop the pineapple into small, even pieces to ensure balanced bites.
- Chop the Vegetables and Herbs: Dice the red onion finely to prevent it from overpowering the salsa. Remove seeds from the jalapeño (or leave some in for more heat) and chop it finely. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gently toss together the diced strawberries, pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Add Lime and Seasoning: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir gently and taste to adjust seasoning as desired.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the salsa rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes so the flavors can meld and chill for a more refreshing experience.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for optimal sweetness and juiciness.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity gradually to control spiciness.
- Dice all ingredients uniformly to maintain balanced texture.
- Allow salsa to rest chilled before serving for enhanced flavor melding.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to preserve freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion / Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg