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Fresh Apple Salsa with Strawberries

Fresh Apple Salsa with Strawberries to Brighten Your Snacks

This Fresh Apple Salsa with Strawberries combines sweet strawberries and crisp apples, creating a vibrant snack for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 42
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 2 medium Apples Use firm and juicy varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
  • 2 medium Strawberries Substitute with blackberries or raspberries if out of season.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Consider basil for a different flavor twist.
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Lemon juice can be used as a substitute for a more tart flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Use only fresh zest for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice If unavailable, use additional orange juice.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar White sugar can substitute, but will alter flavor slightly.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit if sodium intake needs to be restricted.

Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by coring the medium apples, then finely chop them into small, even pieces.
  2. Remove the green tops from the medium strawberries and finely chop them to match the size of the apple pieces.
  3. Finely dice a handful of fresh mint leaves and mix them into the apple and strawberry combination.
  4. Zest and juice one orange, adding both the orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice to the bowl.
  5. Sprinkle a bit of brown sugar over the mixture, along with a pinch of salt.
  6. Carefully toss all the ingredients together until well combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor. Avoid browning by using lemon juice.

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