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    15 Mind Blowing Fruit Salsa Recipes

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    A fruit salsa recipe for every season! Fruit takes center stage on a dip that is usually reserved for the lone tomato! These salsas are the unsung hero of summer sides. 


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    I love salsa, but it seems tomatoes are always hogging all the salsa glory. Quite frankly, I'm tired of it. It's high time we gave other salsas their moment in the spotlight.

    That's why I'm dedicating this post to the unsung heroes of the salsa world. Yes, I'm looking at you, fruit salsa.

    I've searched the far corners of the Internet to bring you 15 amazing fruit salsa recipes that are sure to blow your mind, or at the very least, explode your tastebuds.

    For more of my favorite summer dips and salsas try these: 

    • Summer Grape Guacamole
    • The Real Deal Creamy Hummus
    • Grilled Corn and Crab Dip
    • Grilled Zucchini Baba Ganoush

    Fruit salsa recipes for all seasons

    The great thing about fruit salsa is its versatility. You can eat it alone, use it to compliment your favorite main dish, serve it with tortilla chips, or my personal favorite, eat it on cinnamon crisps.

    Without further ado, I give you the stars of today's salsa show:


    1. Simple Fruit Salsa

    If you're looking for a classic fruit salsa recipe, then look no further than this tasty concoction. With just five ingredients, this will go from your cutting board to your mouth in no time flat.

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    Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
    This simple Fruit Salsa recipe is a fresh and easy dish that’s wonderful served on homemade cinnamon chips! Great for snacking, or summer parties!
    Recipe

    2. Blueberry Pineapple Fruit Salsa

    The fresh jalepeño and optional Sriracha sauce bring the heat to the party in this bright blueberry and pineapple salsa.

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    Blueberry Pineapple Fruit Salsa
    Blueberry Pineapple Fruit Salsa is sweet and tasty, but has a nice little kick of heat. I love a strawberry salsa, but this blueberry and pineapple salsa blows them all away.
    Recipe

    3. Island Fruit Salsa

    Apricots, pineapple, and papaya, OH MY! You'll practically hear ukuleles serenading you every time you take a bite of this island favorite.

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    Island Fruit Salsa
    This island salsa is sweet and savory at the same time. Perfect for a salsa bar or served on fish, chicken, or pork.
    Recipe

    4. Watermelon Mint Salsa

    This is both an appetizer and a centerpiece. You can serve this watermelon salsa right out of the watermelon it came from. That's one less dish you have to wash after you and your guests have indulged in this treat.

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    Watermelon Mint Salsa
    This one is lightly sweet, refreshing and a huge crowd pleaser. It’s perfect for your next barbecue or cookout.
    Recipe

    5. Green Apple Salsa

    If you're looking for something tart, zesty, and tangy, then you can end your search with this green apple salsa.

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    Green Apple Salsa
    Tart Granny Smith apples, zesty cilantro, and tangy apple cider vinegar come together in this deliciously crisp and refreshing salsa!
    Recipe

    6. Blueberry and Peach-Thyme Salsa

    I love the idea of toasting a baguette and adding some goat cheese and this salsa. Come on, it's just begging to be eaten at a picnic or garden party.

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    Blueberry, Peach and Thyme Salsa
    The flavors of summer in this refreshing salsa pair up with this tangy goat cheese for an elegant appetizer.
    Recipe

    7. Simple Kiwi Salsa

    Jerry James Stone has truly outdone himself with this kiwi salsa. Not only does he give the recipe, but you'll also find a video on how to peel a kiwi. Delicious and helpful.

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    Simple Kiwi Salsa
    You want kiwifruit that is firm but ripe because the mushier it is, the harder it will be to dice.
    Recipe

    8. Strawberry, Avocado and Feta Salsa

    Strawberries—check. Avocado—check. Feta—check. It's official, this salsa has successfully combined three of the tastiest summer ingredients.

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    Strawberry, Avocado and Feta Salsa
    Celebrate strawberry season by pairing fresh strawberries with diced avocado, feta cheese, basil, lime juice, and a bit of jalapeno for spice.
    Recipe

    9. Perfect Mango Salsa

    This fruity mango salsa recipe is great with chips, but fantastic on top of fish or chicken. Try it both ways!

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    Fish with Mango Salsa
    Fish, like tilapia, flounder or halibut with mango salsa makes a delicious meal. This recipe takes a simple, tasty protein and combines it with an easy, zesty salsa, leaving you completely satisfied.
    Recipe

    10. Easy Watermelon Salsa

    You'll get a kick, quite literally, from this watermelon salsa. It's great as a dip or fresh salad.

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    Easy Watermelon Salsa
    The best way to serve it is to just put a big scoop of this watermelon salsa in a bowl, grab a fork and just eat.
    Recipe

    11. Fresh Cantaloupe Salsa

    You could use mango instead of cantaloupe in this salsa. It tastes so good, you won't believe it only takes ten minutes to prepare.

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    Fresh Cantaloupe Salsa
    This fresh salsa is exactly what the doctor ordered for a sticky, hot August summer day: cool, crisp, tasty and takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
    Recipe

    12. Blackberry Fruit Salsa

    The blackberry salsa wasn't meant to be the star, but luscious berries like that can't help but steal the show. Sorry, sweet potato quinoa cakes, you just got upstaged.

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    Blackberry Fruit Salsa
    Blackberry salsa can be used on vegetarian meals or grilled meats. Pair it with cheese or just chips too.
    Recipe

    13. Rainbow Fruit Salsa Cheesecake Dip

    The only thing better than digging into a big bowl of fruit salsa is digging in and finding a layer of sweet no-bake cheesecake underneath! Make sure there are other people around when you make this recipe or else you might just eat the whole thing yourself.

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    Rainbow Fruit Salsa Cheesecake Dip
    Delcious sweet fruit over a bed of creamy, lemony no-bake yogurt cheesecake served with crispy Cinnamon Churro Chips!
    Recipe

    14. Summer Berry Fruit Salsa

    There's no kick to the summer berry fruit salsa but you won't hear me complaining. Even your mouth needs some time to cool off, and this fruity treat is the perfect way to beat the heat.

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    Summer Berry Fruit Salsa
    The berries are left to macerate in the dressing and the result is a sweet and tangy perfectly scoopable summer sensation.
    Recipe

    15. Fresh Mango Salsa with Avocado for Tacos

    A stone fruit salsa with mango and avocado is both juicy and creamy and rich. Delightful on chips and great on tacos.

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    Fish Tacos with Mango and Avocado Salsa
    Make your own quick salsa, and not just any typical salsa – one with fresh fruit and creamy avocados. These fish tacos wrap all the good things right in your tortillas.
    Recipe

    People also ask:

    How to make fruit salsa?

    Chop or dice almost any fruit and combine it with other ingredients. Add chili peppers, herbs, and cilantro, black beans and spices. Add a squeeze of citrus juice and season with salt.

    What fruit is used in salsa?

    There are many fruits that are best for fruit salsa. Use fresh fruit rather than frozen. Berries and any fruit you can cut and dice works: pineapple, apples, strawberries, kiwi, melons, mango, bananas, citrus, grapes and papaya are great options.

    Are tomatoes a fruit?

    Botanically tomatoes are considered a fruit because they come from a flower and contain seeds. Tomatoes are a colorful and flavorful addition to any salsa and fruit salsa.

    What to serve with fruit salsa?

    Typically homemade cinnamon tortilla chips are served with fruit salsa. It is also a great topping for meats and fish. Corn chips are great to serve with savory fruit salsa.

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    Comments

    1. Brittany Smart says

      July 19, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      My favorite salsas always have fruit in them 🙂

      Reply
    2. Mary Bench says

      May 23, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Tessa says

      July 08, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      I love the summery salsas! I've never heard of watermelon salsa, and I'm so excited to try it!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        July 12, 2019 at 10:12 am

        I love the fresh fruity change!

        Reply
    4. julie says

      July 03, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      What a great idea for a summery addition to grilled meats - add a fruit salsa! Not as heavy as a sauce but just as delicious. Love it!

      Reply
    5. Natalie says

      July 03, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      I'm one of those people that LOVES sweet salsa. I'll go for a sweet salsa over a savory salsa any day. I especially can't wait to try the mango salsa.

      Reply
    6. Megan Palmer says

      July 03, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      I just made that watermelon mint salsa, SO GOOD!

      Reply
    7. Britney Fronk says

      July 13, 2020 at 10:33 pm

      Those watermelon salsas look like the perfect side for our grill-off this weekend! Thanks for all the ideas!

      Reply
    8. Ruby Neff says

      July 26, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      My mouth is watering looking at the strawberry, avocado and feta recipe. And I love the cinnamon chip idea!

      Reply
    9. Mia says

      January 01, 2021 at 9:39 pm

      So many salsas - so little time! I will have to start on this list right away! Thank you!

      Reply

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