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This simple fruit salsa is a delightful summer salsa recipe filled with fresh berries. You can personalize this appetizer with your favorite fruits and enjoy it with cinnamon chips at your next gathering.
Featuring a vibrant mix of red and blue berries, this fruit salsa is a top choice for red, white, and blue desserts on the 4th of July. It pairs perfectly with patriotic fruit skewers!
Fresh fruit salsa is a quick and delightful summer appetizer packed with seasonal berries and sweet fruit preserves. It’s like a dessert dip version of a berry fruit salad, incorporating strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Enjoy it with crispy homemade cinnamon tortilla chips for a perfect summer snack at parties and gatherings. This will definitely be on my menu for the 4th of July. The colors are on theme, and the juicy fruit flavors are so refreshing!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Fruit Salsa Recipe
- Ready in 10 minutes. It’s a breeze to mix everything together, then let the fruit salsa rest and marinate for 10 minutes. No cooking or chilling required.
- Homemade cinnamon chips. Create a dessert version of tortilla chips coated with cinnamon sugar for dipping. Quick and easy!
- Use any fruit. You can make a fruit salsa with almost any fruit you have available. This recipe uses juicy summer berries, but you can experiment with other options like peach or mango salsa.
- Perfect for parties. A bowl of red, white, and blue fruit salsa is ideal for the 4th of July, but this fresh and zesty appetizer is great for any summer gathering. Whether it’s picnics, potlucks, or BBQs, this salsa is a winner.
What Is Fruit Salsa Made Of?
For this recipe, I use a mix of fresh berries. However, you can use almost any fruit you like. Here are some quick tips. You’ll find a printable ingredients list in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Fresh Berries – I include fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Make sure to wash and hull the strawberries beforehand.
- Apple – Peeled and cored. You can use any type of apple you prefer.
- Fruit Preserves – Both strawberry and raspberry fruit preserves work well. You can also try homemade mixed berry jam.
How to Make Fruit Salsa
This zesty fresh fruit salsa is incredibly easy to prepare. Once you’ve washed the fruit, dice it into small pieces. Combine the chopped fruit in a bowl and mix with the fruit preserves. Allow the salsa to sit for a few minutes before serving.
Easy Baked Cinnamon Chips
While the salsa is resting, I like to prepare crispy cinnamon tortilla chips for dipping. Simply cut a few flour tortillas into triangles, spray them with cooking spray, and sprinkle them generously with cinnamon sugar. Bake at 400ºF for about 10 minutes until crispy. These sweet cinnamon crisps are perfect for scooping!
More Ways to Serve Fruit Salsa
Fruit salsa is a refreshing summer appetizer that pairs well with cucumber sandwiches