Description
Strawberry Kiwi Salsa is a fresh, vibrant, and zesty fruit salsa that blends the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with the tangy kick of kiwi. This easy-to-make and versatile salsa is perfect as a dip, topping, or side, adding a colorful and healthy twist to any snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 1 cup ripe kiwis, peeled and chopped
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeds removed if less heat desired)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasonings & Others
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit and Veggies: Wash the strawberries and kiwis thoroughly. Hull and finely dice the strawberries. Peel and chop the kiwis into small, even pieces. Dice the red onion finely, and mince the jalapeño, removing seeds if you want less heat.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, kiwis, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Add Lime Juice and Season: Pour fresh lime juice over the mixture. Sprinkle salt and add honey or agave syrup if desired for a sweeter salsa. Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and flavors meld.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salsa for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and enhance the freshness before serving.
Notes
- Use the ripest strawberries and kiwis for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Chop all ingredients to similar sizes for balanced bites.
- Adjust the jalapeño amount to control the heat to your liking.
- Always use fresh lime juice for the freshest flavor.
- Let the salsa chill before serving to fully develop its vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg