Made with fresh strawberries, cantaloupe, and watermelon, this fruit salsa is the perfect addition to any picnic, barbecue, or backyard party. Serve this fresh twist on a classic with your favorite tortilla chips!
Warm weather entertaining is by far the most fun in my opinion; there’s just a more relaxed and casual feel to summer get-togethers that puts everyone at ease ( including the host and hostess). And with Memorial Day just around the corner marking the unofficial start of the summer, there are lots of parties, picnics and barbeques yet to come!
When it comes to what to make or bring along, I’m partial to a fresh and easy appetizer like chips and salsa; a strawberry fruit salsa to be exact.
Nothing’s better than fresh ripe strawberries when they are in season so why not put them to use making salsa? There’s no saying salsa has to contain tomatoes.
This salsa fresca is made of strawberries, watermelon and cantaloupe and is a wonderfully refreshing twist on an old party favorite. The sweet and juicy fruit macerates in a combination of tart lime juice and zippy jalapeno pepper along with plenty of fresh cilantro and mint for a spicy fresh take on the usual tomato salsa. A good sprinkling of sea salt is all you need to bring all the flavors together and create a unique salsa bursting with the tastes of summer. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredient Notes:
(Here are a few notes about the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe. As always find the full list of ingredients and directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.)
- Fruit – You’ll need a mixture of strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon for this fruit salsa.
- Scallions – Use 1-2 scallions, thinly sliced.
- Jalapeno – Use 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely diced.
- Herbs – You’ll need about ½ a bunch of cilantro and a few Tablespoons of mint leaves for freshness.
- Lime – You’ll need both the juice and the zest.
- Olive Oil – Use your favorite extra virgin olive oil.
- Tortilla Chips for Serving – I’m using grain-free tortilla chips but you can of course use your favorite chips instead.
How to Make Strawberry Salsa:
(Here are the basic steps and some helpful tips on how to make the recipe. Find the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.)
- Making good salsa is really all about the chopping. You want a fine dice so that the flavors blend but not so small that the fruit falls apart.
- Aside from a bit of chopping all there is to making salsa is gently combining all the ingredients together and serving with your favorite chips.
The strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon along with the jalapeno and herbs create an enticing mix of sweet and savory flavors that goes so well with the crunch of salty tortilla chips.
Perfect for picnics, barbeques or backyard grilling, it’s a warm weather party essential you’ll be glad to have on hand this summer; and with just a handful of ingredients, there’s no excuse not to make a batch for your next party.
More Recipes to Serve with Chips:
Strawberry Salsa
Made with fresh strawberries, cantaloupe, and watermelon, this fruit salsa is the perfect addition to any picnic, barbecue, or backyard party. Serve this fresh twist on a classic appetizer with your favorite tortilla chips!
Ingredients
- 8oz/g strawberries, hulled and diced
- 4oz/g cantaloupe, diced
- 4oz/ g watermelon, diced
- 1-2 small scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
- ⅓ cup cilantro (about ½ a bunch), finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons/30ml fresh lime juice
- The zest of one small lime
- 1 teaspoon/5ml extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Grain-free tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Gently toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Dietary Info:
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 64Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 206mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
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Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
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