Two of summer's most prized fruits in one amazingly delicious salsa! This sweet, spicy and fresh Strawberry Avocado Salsa is not only fantastic with the expected tortilla chips, but it's also incredible spooned over grilled chicken and fish.
Strawberries and avocados are a superb flavor combination, and I love highlighting them in recipes. This duo is especially lovely in one of my fun fruity avocado toasts, and it's a huge crow pleaser in this salsa.
You can find avocados and strawberries year round -- but, generally they'll never be as perfect as they are in the summer, when strawberries are at their sweetest, and the avocados are their creamiest.
With just a few fresh ingredients, plus lightly salted tortilla chips, you can be snacking on this within twenty minutes.
And I can tell you that if this one sounds good, I would repeat all of the above about my Avocado Mango Salsa!
The Ingredients
- strawberries - Choose strawberries that are bright red and have a natural shine, with bright green stems. (Pro Tip: During the summer, buy your strawberries at the Farmers' Market when possible. Always walk up and down the market having a sample at each strawberry booth before deciding where to buy. You can find a Farmers Market near you here.)
- avocado - It's important that you use a ripe BUT firm avocado. That means there should yield to firm gentle pressure. They will feel slightly soft but not mushy to the touch. If they're too soft, you won't be able to easily cut them into a lovely dice.Try to buy locally grown avocados! You know what a bummer it is when you cut into an avocado and it's either fibrous or has dark spots? That's often from the long travel it takes avocados to arrive at their final destination.
- red onion - I love red onions in salsas since they're sweeter than most others, but yellow or white onions will also work well. Always choose onions that are heavy for their size.
- red wine vinegar - The acidity in the vinegar brightens and balances all of the. flavors int he salsa. If you don't have it, just add a bit more of the lime juice.
- cilantro - I love cilantro, though I realize some people have an aversion to it, so you can substitute with fresh mint or fresh basil, or a combination thereof. All three of these fresh herbs are delicious with the salsa.
- lime juice - This adds a fabulous fresh tangy flavor.
How to Make Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Prep all of your ingredients, mix them together and then season to taste with salt and pepper. (This is how I season to taste.) Below is a good technique for cutting the strawberries.
- Slice off a tiny portion on the stem end and rest the strawberry on this base. Then make vertical slices, followed by horizontal slices. Then chop again in another direction. (This is the same concept for chopping onions.)
Recipe Tips
- 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.
- 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.
- When seasoning to taste, if your strawberries aren't as sweet as you'd like, add a sprinkle of sugar.
Serving Suggestions
- Quesadillas made with fruit can be amazing! Try adding this strawberry avocado salsa to a quesadilla made with a flour tortilla and mozzarella cheese.
- Serve it on top or alongside of grilled fish, shrimp or chicken. It's always unexpected and so delicious!
- It would also be fabulous on toast with a layer of goat cheese.
Making it Ahead
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.)
Other Summer Strawberry and Avocado Recipes
I hope you love this salsa as much as my family and I do!
Strawberry Avocado Salsa Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, cut into a small dice
- 1 cup ripe but firm avocado, cut into a small dice
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro, (washed and dried before chopping)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt, freshly ground pepper and sugar to taste (see notes)
Instructions
- 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.
NOTES
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Fredia Diiulio
After reading this, I'm hungry for avocados!
valentina
Yay!
Marissa
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
I need to make this ASAP before strawberry season is completely over. It looks so refreshing and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
David Scott Allen
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
I've never paired strawberries and avocado! But I will. 🙂 Thanks!
Jeff the Chef
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
Yes, Jeff -- would be awesome with a little added heat! Thanks! ~Valentina
2pots2cook
If I pack ingredients separately, it will make perfect office lunch for super hot days 🙂
valentina
Totally! Hope you enjoy and thank you, Davorka! 🙂 ~Valentina
David @ Spiced
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
Thanks, David. Perfect with a grilled chicken quesadilla! I'm ready for you to make me one. 😉 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
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
Yes! All you need is a spoon. 😉 Thanks, Dawn. 🙂 ~Valentina
Kim Lange
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
Thanks so much, Kim! 😀 ~Valentina
Liz
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
Thanks, Liz! Hope you try and love it!:-) ~Valentina
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
I love fruit salsas and I really love this one mixed with the avocados! So delicious!
valentina
Thanks, Kathy. Hope you try and love it. 🙂 ~Valentina
Samantha
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
Thanks, Samantha! Hope you love it! 🙂 ~Valentina
Kelly | Foodtasia
Valentina, such a wonderful salsa! Love the sweet and spicy flavors and the strawberries must make it so amazing!
valentina
Thanks, Kelly! 😀
Chef Mimi
Wow. I cannot wait to make this! I have lots of avocados right now, because I always buy extra when I plan on making guacamole. I never know how they’re going to ripen! And it’s so pretty!
valentina
Thank you, Mimi! This is one of my absolute favorite summer recipes -- especially when served with slightly warm, salty tortilla chips. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina