Strawberry Pineapple Salsa (Printer-friendly)

Strawberries and pineapple tossed with jalapeño, lime, and cilantro for a bright, no-cook topping or dip.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit and Vegetables

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Seasoning & Dressing

06 - Juice of 1 lime
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Dice strawberries and pineapple, finely chop red onion and jalapeño, and coarsely chop cilantro.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, add diced strawberries, pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
03 - Pour lime juice over the mixture, then add salt and black pepper.
04 - Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly combined.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately or chill covered for up to 2 hours to intensify flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This salsa offers that perfect sweet-salty-sour-spicy balance that never lasts long in the bowl.
  • It livens up grilled dishes or chips with almost no effort, which is always a win on lazy days.
02 -
  • Never skip removing excess juice from the pineapple—once, my salsa turned soupy and lost its punch.
  • Adding lime only right before serving keeps the fruit bright and prevents everything from getting mushy.
03 -
  • Avoid over-mixing to preserve the natural look and bite of each ingredient.
  • The secret: let it sit for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors mingle without going mushy.

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