Fresh strawberry salsa

Glen Ikeda
Ikedas California Country Market, Auburn

This fresh fruit salsa is great any time of year. Use over fish, pork or chicken for a spicy and fresh taste.

Ingredients

2 cups chopped strawberries (1 pint)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Black pepper, to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to blend. Serve with chips as an appetizer or over grilled fish, pork or chicken.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups