Rita's Strawberry Salsa



My SIL, Rita, came over for dinner recently and brought this amazingly fresh and summery Strawberry Salsa.  Of course, being the good blogger that I am, I immediately took a picture of it and asked her for the recipe!
Bits of jalapeno and red onion balance out the sweetness of the strawberries and a cream cheese base gives it a rich and tangy edge.  Serve it with Lime Tortilla Chips for a delightful, summery appetizer!


Rita's Fresh Strawberry Salsa

1 pound strawberries, diced
9 Tbsp uncooked red onion(s) – (½ Large red onion)
9 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped – (1/3 bunch)
3 Tbsp jalapeno pepper(s), minced – (1 large seeded jalapeno)
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest, finely grated – (I grated ¾ lime)
½ tsp kosher salt 
½ tsp ground cumin

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Enjoy!

Optional version – spread 1 tub light whipped cream cheese on a platter then top with salsa and garnish,

***The recipe states to serve immediately, but I liked it better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours.


Comments

Mindy said…
Wow, looks and sounds delicious! I'm on it! :)
June 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Unknown said…
YUMMO this looks so delish..the combo of cilantro and strawberries with the onions and pepper..oh, and the lime! I'm drooling over here!
June 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM
Life With The Crust Cut Off said…
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June 12, 2013 at 4:22 PM
Stacy said…
This looks DIVINE!!!! Can't wait to try it! :-) Visiting from The Pin Junkie.

~Stacy @ Stacy Makes Cents
June 14, 2013 at 11:19 AM
My Recent Favorite Books said…
Stopping by from "Full Plate Thursday", your Salsa recipe sounds so good!
June 14, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Unknown said…
This is just different yet intriguing enough to pin and make up soon. Visiting today from Nifty Thrifty Sunday.

Michelle @ On A Wing And A Prayer
June 15, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Miz Helen said…
What a great Salsa, can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
June 17, 2013 at 6:15 PM
Adorned From Above said…
This looks absolutely delicious. We just wanted to let you know that you will be featured at this week's Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe with everyone and we can't wait to see what you have for us this week.
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June 18, 2013 at 8:55 PM
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