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Refreshing mixed berry salsa recipe

Who says salsa has to be tomato-based? This version includes your favorite summer berries.

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Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in January 2023 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Looking for an easy way to enjoy fresh berries? Warm weather produce takes center stage in this spicy and sweet salsa packed with immune-boosting nutrients. Try this recipe from the 10-Day Detox Diet Cookbook by functional medicine physician Mark Hyman, MD.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1 medium tomato, cored and chopped
  • 1/3 red onion, chopped
  • 1 or 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, stemmed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 

Preparation

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring gently to combine. Serve. Refrigerate leftover salsa in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories 45; fat 0g; saturated fat 0g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 150mg; carbohydrate 11g; fiber 3g; protein 1g

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