Easy Strawberry Salsa (Mediterranean Style)
A fresh, vibrant twist on classic strawberry salsa -- think fragrant basil, toasted pine nuts, and a generous drizzle of high-polyphenol EVOO in place of the usual lime and cilantro.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 123kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 3/4 cup lightly chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil i.e. Brain Health Kitchen
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 finely diced Serrano chili optional; or to taste
Instructions
- Dice the strawberries and red onion. Chop the basil. Set aside.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted-about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Make sure to toss them with a spatula frequently and keep a close eye on them so they don't burn. Remove from the skillet immediately to prevent further cooking.
- Combine the strawberries, chopped basil, and red onion in a mixing bowl. Add the pine nuts, olive oil, and vinegar. Stir to combine the ingredients and season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Want a little heat? Add the the diced Serrano pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in a well-sealed container for up to 4 days.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve on top of (gluten-free) baguette slices, drizzled with olive oil or topped with goat cheese, plus salsa on top.
- Add a generous spoonful on top of grilled chicken, pan seared salmon, or shrimp.
- Enjoy on fish tacos.
- Stir into Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
- Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich-so good!
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg