Fresh Strawberry Lime Jalapeño

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

02 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

05 - 1/2 medium avocado, diced (optional)

→ Citrus

06 - 1 lime, zested and juiced

→ Seasoning

07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

08 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced strawberries, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.

02 - Fold in the diced avocado, if using, for enhanced creaminess and richness.

03 - Zest and juice the lime directly into the bowl, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.

04 - Sprinkle in the sea salt and black pepper, distributing evenly across the ingredients.

05 - Gently toss all ingredients until well combined, being careful not to mash the strawberries or avocado.

06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed to balance heat, acidity, and salt levels.

07 - Allow the salsa to rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve immediately with tacos, grilled protein, or tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

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It comes together in 15 minutes with no cooking, which means you can make it while your grill is heating up.
The strawberry-lime-jalapeño trio feels unexpected but tastes like pure summer, and people always ask for the recipe.
It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without tasting like a compromise, just bright and alive.

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The biggest mistake is overworking the salsa while mixing; gentle really does mean gentle, or you'll end up with strawberry juice instead of a textured salsa.
The flavors will taste more vibrant after that 10-minute rest, and they keep developing for a few hours, so don't taste and judge it immediately.

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