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Featuring Strawberries, the June Pick of the Month

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C.

Explore strawberries at your local grocery store!

Prep Time: 5 to 10 minutes.

Cook Time: 30 minutes.

Servings: 4.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped.
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice.
  • Optional: mango, tomato.

Directions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
  2.  Let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
  3.  Eat with your favorite chips or use as a topping on tacos.

What’s so Great About Strawberries?

  • Packed with fiber, potassium, antioxidants and vitamin C — eight strawberries contain more vitamin C than an orange.
  • Free of sodium, cholesterol and fat, and low in calories.
  • This berry may lower your risk for certain cancers and heart disease.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Strawberries?

  • Fresh is best or buy frozen with no added sugar.
  • Serve as a snack.
  • Add to salads and smoothies.
  • Mix with other fruits for a healthy dessert.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Look for deep, red berries. Once picked they will not continue to ripen.
  • Storage: Strawberries will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to two days.
  • Preparation: Rinse with cold water, just before using. Do not soak. Remove hull.
  • Cooking: There’s no need to cook.

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 30.
    • Total Fat: 0 g.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 6 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 2 g.
    • Protein: 0 g.

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