Strawberry Balsamic Basil Salsa

|Lynn Frey

Sometimes the very best recipes happen because the garden tells you what needs to be harvested. That's exactly how this Strawberry Balsamic Basil Salsa came to be.

It started with a basket of ripe, sweet strawberries waiting to be picked. As I was harvesting, I noticed the basil was ready for a trim too. (And if you grow basil, you know the secret—the more you trim it, the more it grows!) Before long, fresh strawberries, basil, and mint were headed into the kitchen for a little recipe experiment.

Y'all... our first bite left us completely speechless.

The sweetness of the strawberries, the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar, and the fresh burst of basil and mint create a flavor combination that is absolute perfection. Every bite tastes bright, fresh, and full of summer.

As soon as the salsa was finished, we knew it needed something special for dipping. Enter homemade cinnamon and sugar chips. The sweet crunch paired with the fresh strawberry salsa was the perfect scoop and took this recipe to a whole new level.

Whether you're serving it as an appetizer, bringing it to a summer gathering, or simply enjoying the flavors of the season, this Strawberry Balsamic Basil Salsa is a beautiful reminder that some of the best treats begin with a walk through the garden.

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Strawberry Balsamic Basil Salsa

Fresh-picked strawberries, garden basil, and mint come together with tangy balsamic vinegar in this unforgettable summer salsa. Sweet, bright, and bursting with fresh flavor, it's absolutely irresistible with homemade cinnamon and sugar chips.

Author
Lynn Frey
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings
6 people
Category

Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Strawberries, Stemmed & Diced
  • 1T. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3T. Light Brown Sugar (Optional)
  • 2T. Fresh Basil, Chopped
  • 1T. Fresh Mint, Chopped
  • 9 Corn Shells
  • 1T. Cinnamon
  • ¼ Cup Sugar
  • Avocado Oil, for frying.

Directions

  1. Clean and dice strawberries and add in all salsa ingredients into a bowl. Stir well.
  2. Mix up the cinnamon and sugar into a separate bowl and set aside.
  3. Prepare a skillet with just enough oil to cover the corn shells to give them a deep fry technique.
  4. Once oil is at temp place corn shells in and allow them to get golden, about 2-3 minutes. Flip them and cook the other side.
  5. When both sides are golden and cooked, pull out of the oil and immediately sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the warm shell.
  6. Cut into chips and serve with the salsa.