By Becky Hardin
Published May 24, 2018
Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips is such a fun BBQ treat, perfect for any party. This strawberry basil fruit salsa is so fresh, healthy, and delicious. And the homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are the perfect level of sweetness to go along with the salsa. I always serve this fresh and fun treat on the 4th of July, at a pool party, or on any summer day!
What’s in This Strawberry Salsa Recipe?
Strawberry Salsa combines some of my favorite flavors (strawberry and basil) to create a unique and delicious fruit salsa . Combined with these homemade cinnamon tortilla chips, it makes the best summer appetizer. My kids always request this time and time again in the Summer.
- Flour Tortillas: We used 3 large flour tortillas to make the easy cinnamon chips.
- Cinnamon + Sugar: This mixture makes the chips sweet and delicious! A little bit of granulated sugar also sweetens the salsa itself.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil spray helps the cinnamon sugar mixture stick to the tortillas, while extra-light olive oil helps emulsify the salsa.
- Lemon Juice: Balances out the sweetness of the salsa.
- Salt + Pepper: Enhance the fruity flavor and balance the sweetness of the salsa.
- Basil: Adds a fresh and herbal flavor that’s just so good!
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are the best choice for this recipe. Frozen will turn out mushy.
- Balsamic Reduction : This optional addition helps balance the sweetness of the strawberries.
Variations on Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
This is the perfect appetizer you need this Summer. Have fun with this fruit salsa recipe and add in some of your favorite flavors! It would be delicious with onion, peaches, or even feta crumbles added to the salsa.
How to Store and Reheat
This strawberry salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days if you have leftovers. Enjoy cold for the best taste. Store the cinnamon chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Serving Suggestions
These cinnamon tortilla chips are the best thing to eat with strawberry salsa. They bring out the sweetness of the fresh fruit salsa, and the flavors mix so perfectly.
You could also try using it as a topping for pan fried tilapia or grilled chicken if you’re feeling a fruity dinner. Or just pair the strawberry basil salsa with ice cream, angel food cake , or a tart for something more dessert-like.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Simple and refreshing, this strawberry basil salsa is a great healthy appetizer or dessert! Paired with the crunchy and sweet cinnamon tortilla chips, it’s the perfect balance of textures and flavors.
5-Star Review
“I made this several months ago and can’t believe I didn’t leave a review. This is fantastic! The strawberry salsa was too die for. I am going to an outside party this weekend and plan on taking this. Perfect picnic food.” -Chris
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For the Chips
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ▢ 3 large flour tortillas
- ▢ Extra-light olive oil or olive oil spray
For the Salsa
- ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 pinch ground black pepper
- ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ▢ 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- ▢ 3 cups fresh strawberries finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor
- ▢ ½ tablespoon balsamic reduction optional (click for recipe!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar and set aside. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Cut the tortillas into triangles (you can stack them and cut them all at once!). Lay the tortillas on the baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil. 3 large flour tortillas, Extra-light olive oil
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix over chips, flip, and repeat.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crispy
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and basil. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 pinch ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Add strawberries and mix until fully incorporated. Drizzle with balsamic reduction (optional). 3 cups fresh strawberries, ½ tablespoon balsamic reduction
- Serve with the cinnamon chips and enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Salsa Recipes To Try
- Blender Salsa
- Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
- Street Corn Salsa
- Mango Salsa
- Italian Salsa
- Salsa Fresca
Strawberry Salsa Recipe with Cinnamon Chips
Ingredients
For the Chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large flour tortillas
- Extra-light olive oil or olive oil spray
For the Salsa
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 cups fresh strawberries finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor
- ½ tablespoon balsamic reduction optional (click for recipe!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar and set aside. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Cut the tortillas into triangles (you can stack them and cut them all at once!). Lay the tortillas on the baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil. 3 large flour tortillas, Extra-light olive oil
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix over chips, flip, and repeat.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crispy
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and basil. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 pinch ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Add strawberries and mix until fully incorporated. Drizzle with balsamic reduction (optional). 3 cups fresh strawberries, ½ tablespoon balsamic reduction
- Serve with the cinnamon chips and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
