Strawberry Avocado Salsa recipe is fantastic with chicken, fish and of course, chips! Sweet, spicy, fresh and fun, it’s ideal for summer.
Strawberries and avocados are a superb flavor combination that can be highlighted in so many summer recipes. In salads, on toast, and today in this delicious fresh, fun salsa.
You can probably find avocados and strawberries year round — but, generally they’ll never be as perfect as they are in the summer. The strawberries are their sweetest, and the avocados are their creamiest. (Unless of course you live in a hot climate all year.)
How to Make Strawberry Avocado Salsa
It’s so straight forward . . .
- Chop all of the ingredients and gently mix them together.
- Here’s How to Peel and Cut an Avocado.
- And below is an easy method to easily dice the strawberries
1. Slice off a tiny portion on the stem end and rest the strawberry on this base. Then make vertical slices, followed by horizontal slices.
2. Then chop again in another direction. (This is the same concept for chopping an onion.)
Can you make this salsa ahead?
Well, partially. You should not mix the ingredients together until as close to serving time as possible. However, you can prepare all of them a few hours ahead of time. (Just be sure to drizzle the lime juice from the recipe on the diced avocado.)
What can you use instead of cilantro?
This salsa is delicious with a number of fresh herbs! I love cilantro, though I realize some people have an aversion to it. So imagine Strawberry Avocado Basil Salsa. Or mint!? Or any combination thereof.
Tips for This Recipe
- As with most salsas, it’s nice to have all of the diced ingredients be approximately the same size — except for the onion. I dice the onion a bit smaller because of its strong flavor. Having everything about the same size ensures each bite will capture each flavor.
- Again, don’t mix the ingredients together until the last moment. Otherwise, the avocado will become too creamy.
- If you cut the avocado ahead of time, drizzle it with the lime juice to keep its pretty green color.
What to Eat with Strawberry Avocado Salsa
- Strawberry Avocado Salsa is fantastic with chicken, grilled fish or shrimp.
- How about in a quesadilla? Or on top of one?
- It would also be fabulous on toast with a layer of goat cheese.
If it’s convenient for you, shop at your local farmers market for super fresh, local produce, where you can sample before you buy!
This salsa is fantastic with chicken, fish and of course, chips! Sweet, spicy, fresh and fun, it's ideal for summer.
- 1 cup strawberries, small dice
- 1 cup ripe but firm avocado, small dice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt, freshly ground pepper and sugar to taste (see notes)
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Combine all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar if necessary. If you're not serving the salsa immediately, keep it chilled in the refrigerator, and wait to add the lime juice and oil until you are ready to go.
The sugar to taste is only necessary if your strawberries aren't as sweet as you'd like.
Fredia Diiulio says
After reading this, I’m hungry for avocados!
valentina says
Yay!
Marissa says
I love a good fresh salsa and don’t think I’ve ever had one that included strawberries. This one is a must try!
angiesrecipes says
I need to make this ASAP before strawberry season is completely over. It looks so refreshing and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
David Scott Allen says
I love fruit combined with avocado. My favorite is mango, but I am so intrigued by strawberries and avocado! You devise the most amazing combinations – love it!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
I’ve never paired strawberries and avocado! But I will. 🙂 Thanks!
Jeff the Chef says
I’ve never had a strawberry salsa before. It sounds really refreshing. I bet a little chile pepper might be good in there, too.
valentina says
Yes, Jeff — would be awesome with a little added heat! Thanks! ~Valentina
2pots2cook says
If I pack ingredients separately, it will make perfect office lunch for super hot days 🙂
valentina says
Totally! Hope you enjoy and thank you, Davorka! 🙂 ~Valentina
David @ Spiced says
Well now this sounds like a recipe that’s perfect for a hot summer day! I love your suggestion of serving a spoonful of this over a quesadilla. I’m thinking a grilled chicken quesadilla with some of this salsa would be the perfect meal for a summer weekend! 🙂
valentina says
Thanks, David. Perfect with a grilled chicken quesadilla! I’m ready for you to make me one. 😉 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Love the suggestion of having with fish or chicken, but I’d totally just scoop this deliciousness up with chips….or, let’s be honest, straight up with a spoon! Can’t wait to try this with local strawberries. Looks amazing Valentina 🙂
valentina says
Yes! All you need is a spoon. 😉 Thanks, Dawn. 🙂 ~Valentina
Kim Lange says
This looks so delish, I’d be scooping it up with a spoon and devouring without accessories right off the bat. YUM! Pinning! xo
valentina says
Thanks so much, Kim! 😀 ~Valentina
Liz says
I adore fruit salsas, but I cannot remember if I’ve ever added avocado! I will need to remedy that ASAP because this looks AMAZING!!
valentina says
Thanks, Liz! Hope you try and love it!:-) ~Valentina
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
I love fruit salsas and I really love this one mixed with the avocados! So delicious!
valentina says
Thanks, Kathy. Hope you try and love it. 🙂 ~Valentina
Samantha says
I so love fruit salads and this straweberry avocado salad looks so good. I love to make fruit salads and this kind of salad I’m going to try this week. Thank you for sharing.
valentina says
Thanks, Samantha! Hope you love it! 🙂 ~Valentina
Kelly | Foodtasia says
Valentina, such a wonderful salsa! Love the sweet and spicy flavors and the strawberries must make it so amazing!
valentina says
Thanks, Kelly! 😀