Fresh Strawberry Lime Jalapeño (Print Version)

A refreshing blend of strawberries, lime, and jalapeño offers bright and lively flavor notes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 1/2 medium avocado, diced (optional)

→ Citrus

06 - 1 lime, zested and juiced

→ Seasoning

07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced strawberries, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
02 - Incorporate the diced avocado if using for enhanced creaminess.
03 - Zest and juice the lime directly into the bowl.
04 - Sprinkle in the sea salt and black pepper.
05 - Gently toss all ingredients until well combined, being careful not to mash the strawberries or avocado.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Let the salsa rest for 10 minutes before serving atop tacos, grilled chicken, fish, or with tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a bowl but comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required.
  • Works everywhere from fish tacos to grain bowls to straight-up with tortilla chips when you need an unexpected appetizer.
  • Your guests will assume you spent hours when really you just chopped some fruit and let the lime do the talking.
02 -
  • Don't chop everything hours ahead—the strawberries will weep and the avocado will brown, even with the lime juice protecting them; make this as close to serving time as you can.
  • Taste as you season—every lime has different juice content and every person has different heat tolerance, so there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all pinch of salt here.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl lightly before adding the salsa—it keeps everything fresher tasting and makes people feel like you've put thought into details.
  • If your strawberries aren't super fragrant, add an extra pinch of salt because salt amplifies sweetness and can make less-perfect berries taste more alive.
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