Refreshing Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
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1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
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¼ cup red onion, very finely chopped
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1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
(leave some seeds if you want heat) -
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
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Zest of ½ lime (optional but amazing)
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2–3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
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¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
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Pinch of black pepper
Optional Flavor Boosters
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½ tsp honey or agave (if fruit isn’t super sweet)
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A splash of orange juice
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Tiny pinch of chili powder or tajín
Instructions
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Prep fruit: Dice strawberries and pineapple into small, even pieces.
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Combine everything in a bowl.
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Toss gently until coated and glossy.
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Chill 15–30 minutes to let flavors mingle (worth it).
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Taste & adjust salt, lime, or heat.
How to Use It
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With tortilla chips or cinnamon chips
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Spoon over grilled salmon, shrimp, or chicken
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Taco topper (especially fish tacos)
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Over cream cheese with crackers for a sneaky appetizer
Pro Tips
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Use fresh pineapple, not canned—it makes a huge difference.
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Dice small so you get a little of everything in each bite.
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Best eaten same day, but holds up ~24 hours refrigerated.
If you want, I can spin this into a spicier version, a minty twist, or a no-cilantro option (I see you, cilantro skeptics 😉).