Sweet, tangy, and full of flavor, this healthy strawberry salsa recipe is perfect for summer parties. With just a handful of simple ingredients and fresh flavors, this easy fruit salsa comes together quickly and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! {Gluten-free & vegetarian}
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Strawberry Mango Salsa
Bright and full of fresh flavor, this strawberry mango salsa has some of my favorite flavors! Strawberry and mango are truly the perfect combination.
They’re both sweet and tart in different ways, and the rich sweetness of the berries plays perfectly with the bright flavor of mango. The avocado adds a delicious creaminess and vibrant pop of color too.
This recipe for strawberry salsa is a great way to eat fresh fruit during strawberry season, and I’m sure it’ll become a favorite of yours too!
Why We Love This Easy Strawberry Salsa Recipe
- Bursting with flavor: This fresh strawberry salsa is incredibly flavorful! It’s sweet without being too sweet and there are just enough tart and savory elements to keep it from being a dessert. You won’t be able to get enough of it!
- Perfect for parties: Since this fruit salsa recipe is so colorful and flavorful, it will be a perfect appetizer to serve at your next party or barbecue!
- So refreshing: Those fruit flavors really take over your palate in the best way possible! This strawberry avocado salsa pairs perfectly with savory dishes and proteins, like chicken, salmon, tacos, pulled pork, so it’s ideal for your next event!
Ingredient Notes
- Fresh strawberries: It’s best to work with fresh, juicy, and ripe strawberries for this simple strawberry salsa recipe. Dice your strawberries until they are in perfect bite-sized pieces.
- Ripe mango: Sweet and tart, mango will balance the flavor of your strawberries perfectly. Dice it into the same size as the strawberries.
- Avocados: Peel, pit, and dice your avocado into the same size as the strawberries and mango.
- Red onion: Finely chop a red onion for a little bite of flavor. For a milder flavor, you can use green onions instead.
- Lime juice: Use fresh lime juice. Feel free to add the lime zest too for extra flavor!
- Honey: You only need a little honey to bring everything together. Add this to taste.
- Fresh cilantro: Roughly chop cilantro to add an herby layer of flavor this strawberry fruit salsa. You can substitute other fresh herbs, like fresh parsley or fresh basil, if you aren’t a cilantro fan!
- Salt: You won’t need much since the fruits are so flavorful. Add salt to taste.
How to Make Strawberry Salsa – Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Allow it to sit for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Serve and enjoy!
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Tips for the Best Strawberry Salsa Recipe
- This strawberry and mango salsa is best consumed within 1-2 hours of preparing since the avocado will start to brown if left to sit for too long. If you aren’t planning on serving this to a larger group of people, you may wish to only make half a batch, since the taste and presentation isn’t as good the next day.
- If you wish to do some preparation ahead of time, you can chop up the strawberries, mango and red onion and store them separately until ready to combine and serve.
- Choose mango and avocados that are ripe but not overly mushy so that they keep their shape when diced.
- If your strawberries are on the tart side, you may wish to add a bit of additional honey to taste.
Recipe FAQs
Although there are many wonderful fruit salsa recipes out there, they’re all a little different! You can either make a sweet salsa or a savory salsa. A savory salsa replaces the tomatoes in a regular salsa with diced fresh fruits. Think diced strawberries, mangoes, pineapples, peaches, etc. They are a little bit sweet naturally from the fruit, but they also have fresh herbs, onion, citrus juice, etc.
Sweet salsas don’t have any of those savory flavors and have more honey or sugar! All of these fresh salsas are delicious in their own way, so they’re a fun way to enjoy fresh produce!
Of course! You’ll want to remove the savory elements, like the onion, avocado, and cilantro, and you can add extra honey, too. Sweet salsas taste great with cinnamon chips and can even be served on top of shortcakes for a fun twist on strawberry shortcakes!
Storage Guidelines
The avocado in this recipe does not store very well, so it’s best to enjoy this salsa right after preparing. Technically, you can store the leftovers in the fridge for a day or two, but the fruit may lose its texture and vibrant color.
What to Eat With Strawberry Salsa
This strawberry salsa recipe is a tasty appetizer for parties or barbecues, but it’s also a fun twist for taco night or to dress up your favorite recipes!
Try it with:
- Grilled chicken salad
- Grilled salmon
- Blackened Cod
- Tacos (especially with white meat, like on fish or chicken)
- Salty tortilla chips
- Cinnamon tortilla chips
- Pita chips
Recipe Variations
- Skip the avocado: If you love the intense flavors of fresh fruits, feel free to skip the avocado!
- Spicy strawberry salsa: For a little heat, minced jalapeño pepper is the perfect addition for a bright, clean bite!
- Strawberry peach salsa: If you’re not a fan of mango, you can always use a firm yellow peach instead.
More Similar Recipes
- Watermelon Peach Salsa
- White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde {Slow Cooker}
- Chipotle Guacamole Recipe
- Healthy Black Bean Burrito Bowls
- Avocado Creme
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Easy Strawberry Mango Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries diced
- 1 fresh ripe mango diced
- 2 firm but ripe avocados peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 tablespoon honey (or more to taste)
- Small handful of chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Allow it to sit for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This strawberry and mango salsa is best consumed within 1-2 hours of preparing since the avocado will start to brown if left to sit for too long. If you aren’t planning on serving this to a larger group of people, you may wish to only make half a batch, since the taste and presentation isn’t as good the next day.
- If you wish to do some preparation ahead of time, you can chop up the strawberries, mango and red onion and store them separately until ready to combine and serve.
- Choose mango and avocados that are ripe but not overly mushy so that they keep their shape when diced.
- If your strawberries are on the tart side, you may wish to add a bit of additional honey to taste.
Nutrition
Adapted from the ‘Oh She Glows’ cookbook
This recipe was originally posted in June 2019 and was updated June 2023 to include more helpful tips and photos.
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