• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
It's a Veg World After All®
  • Subscribe
  • Cookbook
  • Recipes
    • By Type
    • By Vegetable
  • Tips
  • About
    • Privacy and Terms
    • Services
      • Twin Cities Cooking Classes
      • Writing & Recipes
    • Contact
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • By Veggie
  • Cooking Tips
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Books
  • Work with Lizzie
  • Contact
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • By Veggie
    • Cooking Tips
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Books
    • Work with Lizzie
    • Contact
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Dips & Salsas

    Sweet Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa

    Published: May 16, 2018 / Modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN / This post may contain affiliate links / 4 Comments

    • 19
    Jump to Recipe Print
    strawberry rhubarb salsa

    This sweet and tart strawberry rhubarb salsa comes together in minutes! It’s a versatile recipe can be eaten as a healthy snack with pita chips or served on top of fish or pork.

    strawberry rhubarb salsa

    I am just so excited about this recipe! When I was planning my content calendar for the next couple of months, I started to really think about spring vegetables.

    I made a list of the ones I wanted to highlight on the blog, and something funny caught my eye as I glanced at a google list of seasonal vegetables.

    Well, you see, rhubarb was on the list. Rhubarb?! That’s a fruit though, right?

    But then I actually thought about it. Well, no, I guess it isn’t. Hm, so that means…rhubarb…is a vegetable?! Why yes, yes it is.

    strawberries and rhubarb

    Of course, this makes sense. It’s kind of like pink celery, no? (Sometimes it’s actually green too). But since rhubarb is almost always served with strawberries, I had it pegged as a fruit.

    Rhubarb has a tartness that’s similar to a Granny Smith apple, and tastes best (in my opinion) when it’s served with some type of sugar. This is why strawberry rhubarb pies and crumbles are so dang delicious!

    I thought about how I could highlight this vegetable in a different way, and wanted to come up with something versatile! This Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa is a great topping, tastes amazing with pita chips, and can even be eaten straight out of the jar with a spoon.

    I even followed the cardinal rule of preparing rhubarb and added a little bit of natural sugar from honey.

    How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa

    This recipe is stupid easy. Simply slice the rhubarb stalks in half lengthwise then dice them up. Cut up some strawberries and red onion too. Combine in a bowl.

    Whisk up the dressing ingredients in another bowl: olive oil, honey, and lime juice. Pour over the chopped fruit/veggies, and voila!

    strawberry rhubarb salsa

    Serving Ideas

    If you’re looking for a sweet and tart condiment or snack, this Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa is for you!

    Here are a few ways you can use it:

    • Serve on top of mahi mahi or another white fish. We tried this last night and it was delicious!
    • Serve on top of pork chops. I haven’t tried this, but my mom suggested it and I think it would be amazing!
    • Serve with pita chips. I tried to get plain pita chips yesterday but the store was sold out. So reluctantly, I purchased Stacy’s Cinnamon Sugar pita chips. I didn’t regret that decision once I tried it with the salsa! Amazing.

    If you’re in a strawberry rhubarb mood, be sure to check out my Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal Muffins too! And for another rhubarb recipe, check out the Blueberry Rhubarb Jam.

    I’d love to hear how you like this recipe! Please rate/review the recipe using the stars on the recipe card or in the comments section, and be sure to sign up for the newsletter while you’re here.

    strawberry rhubarb salsa

    Sweet Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa

    This tart and sweet salsa is delicious and versatile! Serve it with white fish or pork chops, or on its own with pita chips. A perfect recipe for late spring and summer.
    No ratings yet
    Print Pin Rate Save Saved!
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    Servings: 3 cups
    Calories: 154kcal
    Author: Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

    Ingredients

    • 2 rhubarb stalks - sliced lengthwise and then thinly sliced into pieces, about 1 cup
    • 2 cups strawberries - diced, about 10 large
    • ½ cup red onion - finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice - from ½ lime, more to taste
    • Sea salt - to taste
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Combine rhubarb, strawberries, and red onion in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and lime juice. Drizzle on salsa and stir until coated. Add salt, and perhaps a little sugar, to taste. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @its_a_vegworld_afterall and follow me today!

    Enjoy your Wednesday! -Lizzie

     

    More Veggie Dips and Salsas

    • Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa (Salsa Verde)
    • Fresh Garden Salsa Recipe
    • Homemade Pineapple Jicama Salsa
    • Cosmic Purple Carrot Recipe (Hummus)
    • 19

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Jen

      May 23, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      The rhubarb doesn’t make it too sour? I love this idea but rhubarb is like lemon-celery! Ha. Great idea, I’m excited to try it.

      Reply
      • Lizzie

        May 23, 2018 at 7:34 pm

        I was nervous about that too haha! It doesn’t make it too sour for my taste buds at least but it is tart. The red onion helps with that though. If you make it, I’d love to hear how you like it!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    2. Grandma Marlene

      May 22, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      YUM! Sounds great Lizzie. And I like your suggestions of a condiment for meat.

      Lucky Will! Hugs to you both! Grandma Marlene

      Reply
      • Lizzie

        May 22, 2018 at 5:44 pm

        Hi Grandma! I’m so glad you think so. Hope you try it out and enjoy it :-). Hugs, Lizzie

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    lizzie streit cutting carrots

    Welcome! I'm Lizzie, a Registered Dietitian and cookbook author who loves vegetables. And I'm here to help you love them too! My easy, veggie-forward recipes will help you get comfortable in the kitchen and celebrate the seasons.

    More about me →

    Meal Prep Recipes

    • Tofu Burrito Bowls
    • Greek Turkey Meatballs with Veggies (Meal Prep Bowls)
    • Buffalo Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    • Healthy Spinach Chicken Meatballs

    Soup Recipes

    • Broccoli Almond Soup with Feta
    • Kabocha Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Apple Cider
    • Swede Soup with Crispy Onions
    • Vegan Tomato Bisque with Cashews

    Footer

    About

    About Lizzie

    Privacy Policy and Terms

    Portfolio

    My Books

    Featured On

    logos from news publications and websites spread out on a white background

    Contact

    Contact

    Work with Lizzie

    Sign Up! for emails and updates

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2013-2023 It's a Veg World After All ® LLC