Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Salsa:
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and diced (about 3-4 cups)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2-3 limes)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: zest of 1 lime
For the Cinnamon Sugar Chips:
- 6-8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (or use cooking spray)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
For the Strawberry Salsa:
- Prepare Strawberries: Hull and dice strawberries into small, uniform pieces (about ¼-½ inch dice). Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Vegetables and Herbs: Add finely diced jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat), diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro to the strawberries.
- Add Lime and Seasonings: Pour fresh lime juice over the mixture. Add honey (if using), salt, and lime zest if desired. Stir gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Let Flavors Meld: Let salsa sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Chips:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together thoroughly.
- Brush Tortillas: Brush one side of each tortilla lightly with melted butter (or spray with cooking spray).
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the buttered side of tortillas.
- Cut into Triangles: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each tortilla into 6-8 triangular wedges.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place triangles in a single layer on prepared baking sheets, cinnamon-sugar side up.
- Bake: Bake for 8-12 minutes until chips are golden and crispy, watching carefully in the last few minutes to prevent burning. They’ll continue crisping as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Let chips cool completely on baking sheet (they’ll crisp up more as they cool). Serve alongside strawberry salsa.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm strawberries for best texture—avoid mushy berries.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for mild salsa; include some for more heat.
- Salsa is best served within 4-6 hours of making for freshest flavor.
- Chips can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- For vegan version, use agave instead of honey and vegan butter for chips.
- Salsa releases liquid as it sits—drain excess liquid before serving if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup salsa + 6 chips
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg