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Home » Healthy Appetizers & Hors D'Oeuvres » Strawberry Avocado Salsa

Strawberry Avocado Salsa

Jul 30, 2019 · by Valentina · 26 Comments

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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.

Light green bowl filled with strawberry and avocado salsa, with a halved strawberry on top.

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

Diced strawberries, red onion and avocado with cilantro on a cutting board.
  • 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.)

One whole strawberry being cut into a dice.
Strawberry cut into a small dice with a paring knife.

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

  • Light green bowl with strawberry and goat cheese salad and a dark wooden twisted-handled serving spoon.
    Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
  • Papaya seeded and filled as a bowl with greens and avocado.
    Papaya Bowl Salad with Avocado
  • Grilled strawberries in a white bowl with fresh basil leaves.
    Grilled Strawberry Basil Kebabs
  • Mango Avocado Pesto Stack Recipe -- Fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious a combination of mango, avocado and pesto is!
    Mango Avocado Stack with Pesto

I hope you love this salsa as much as my family and I do!

Light green bowl filled with strawberry and avocado salsa, with a halved strawberry on top.

Strawberry Avocado Salsa Recipe

Valentina K. Wein
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.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 to 6
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • Chef's knife

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

The sugar to taste is only necessary if your strawberries aren't as sweet as you'd like.
Nutritional information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an estimate.

NUTRITION

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Fredia Diiulio

    August 20, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    After reading this, I'm hungry for avocados!

    Reply
    • valentina

      March 26, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Yay!

      Reply
  2. Marissa

    July 30, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good fresh salsa and don't think I've ever had one that included strawberries. This one is a must try!

    Reply
  3. angiesrecipes

    July 30, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    I need to make this ASAP before strawberry season is completely over. It looks so refreshing and delicious. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. David Scott Allen

    July 31, 2019 at 7:29 am

    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!

    Reply
  5. John / Kitchen Riffs

    July 31, 2019 at 8:42 am

    I've never paired strawberries and avocado! But I will. 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Jeff the Chef

    July 31, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    I've never had a strawberry salsa before. It sounds really refreshing. I bet a little chile pepper might be good in there, too.

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 01, 2019 at 8:16 am

      Yes, Jeff -- would be awesome with a little added heat! Thanks! ~Valentina

      Reply
  7. 2pots2cook

    August 01, 2019 at 2:14 am

    5 stars
    If I pack ingredients separately, it will make perfect office lunch for super hot days 🙂

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 01, 2019 at 8:15 am

      Totally! Hope you enjoy and thank you, Davorka! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  8. David @ Spiced

    August 01, 2019 at 4:35 am

    5 stars
    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! 🙂

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 01, 2019 at 8:14 am

      Thanks, David. Perfect with a grilled chicken quesadilla! I'm ready for you to make me one. 😉 ~Valentina

      Reply
  9. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    August 01, 2019 at 5:18 am

    5 stars
    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 🙂

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 01, 2019 at 8:13 am

      Yes! All you need is a spoon. 😉 Thanks, Dawn. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  10. Kim Lange

    August 01, 2019 at 6:15 am

    This looks so delish, I'd be scooping it up with a spoon and devouring without accessories right off the bat. YUM! Pinning! xo

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 01, 2019 at 8:13 am

      Thanks so much, Kim! 😀 ~Valentina

      Reply
  11. Liz

    August 01, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    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!!

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 01, 2019 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks, Liz! Hope you try and love it!:-) ~Valentina

      Reply
  12. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    August 02, 2019 at 6:06 am

    5 stars
    I love fruit salsas and I really love this one mixed with the avocados! So delicious!

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 02, 2019 at 10:59 am

      Thanks, Kathy. Hope you try and love it. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  13. Samantha

    August 03, 2019 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 03, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks, Samantha! Hope you love it! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  14. Kelly | Foodtasia

    August 05, 2019 at 12:46 am

    5 stars
    Valentina, such a wonderful salsa! Love the sweet and spicy flavors and the strawberries must make it so amazing!

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 05, 2019 at 10:02 am

      Thanks, Kelly! 😀

      Reply
  15. Chef Mimi

    July 16, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 20, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      Thank you, Mimi! This is one of my absolute favorite summer recipes -- especially when served with slightly warm, salty tortilla chips. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

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