Strawberry Cucumber Salsa with Lime
A fresh, light salsa combining sweet strawberries, crisp cucumber, and bright lime juice. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for serving with chips or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all fresh produce. Dice the strawberries and cucumber into small, uniform pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, cucumber, and chopped cilantro.
- If using, add the minced jalapeño to the bowl.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the lime dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until they are evenly coated.
- Taste the salsa and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, remove all seeds and white pith from the jalapeño before mincing.
- If you do not have fresh cilantro, you can substitute with fresh mint for a different flavor profile.
- This salsa tastes best when served the same day it is made.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
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