Description
Savory Strawberry Avocado Salsa – Bright, Sweet & Savory
A fresh, colorful salsa that combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, zesty lime, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a dip, taco topper, salad accent, or grilled protein companion. Ready in 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Salsa Base:
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1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (choose fragrant, fully red berries)
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1 ripe avocado, diced (or substitute with ripe mango for a tropical twist)
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¼ small red onion, finely chopped
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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or mint/parsley if preferred)
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Juice of 1 lime (plus optional zest)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional Heat:
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½ jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
Serving:
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Thick-cut tortilla chips, pita chips, plantain chips, or fresh veggie dippers
Optional Garnishes / Twists:
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¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
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⅓ cup fresh corn kernels or diced cucumber
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Pinch of smoked paprika or chipotle powder
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Tiny drizzle of honey or agave
Instructions
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Prep Ingredients:
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Hull and dice strawberries.
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Halve avocado, remove pit, score flesh in a grid, and scoop out cubes.
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Finely chop red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
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Assemble Salsa:
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In a medium bowl, gently combine strawberries, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
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Add avocado last, just before lime juice, to prevent browning.
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Zest & Juice Lime:
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Optional: zest a little lime peel into the bowl for extra fragrance.
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Roll lime under palm and squeeze fresh juice over the salsa.
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Season & Toss:
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust as needed.
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Rest or Serve Immediately:
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Serve right away for maximum freshness or chill 10–15 minutes to let flavors mingle.
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Notes
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Avocado Browning: Coat avocado with lime juice; press plastic wrap onto surface for storage.
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Make Ahead: Prep fruit, onion, herbs, and jalapeño separately; add avocado and lime juice just before serving.
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Chip Choice: Use thick, sturdy chips to hold chunky salsa without breaking.