Healthy Vegan - Quick and Easy Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa

I am in Wales, a land not known for the sunshine but rain rain rain, but today it felt like I was somewhere in the Mediterranean.  I stepped out of the office onto the busy streets and honestly it felt like I had walked into a greenhouse.  

 Anyway, you know what hot, clammy weather means - no energy for cooking and your appetite to eat leans more towards quick light and easy bites: such as this Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa which requires no cooking at all, even better.  
I actually made this Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa at the weekend with homegrown strawberries. The strawberries take the place of tomatoes which can either be acidic or sweet.  I have to admit, as much as I wanted to make this and experiment, I was not sure that I would like it and I could see D looking down at the bowl and thinking the same. 
Then we both tucked in with our tortilla chips and were Wooed! 

 This is not the first savoury strawberry recipe I have made, I have made a Savoury Strawberry Quiche with strawberries and even Strawberry Risotto before and more recently Strawberry Spinach Asparagus Salad, so don't quite understand why it has taken me a while to make this Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa in my home. I will even go as far and say, I think I prefer this  Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa to the spicy Tomato salsa.  

 I am sharing this with and .  Anyway, what is the weather like where you are?!   What seasonal and homegrown fruit or vegetables are you tucking into?
Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa
Ingredients
1/2 green pepper, minced with a mezzaluna
250 fresh coriander, minced
1 tablespoon jalapeno from a jar, minced include some of the  juices
80grams fresh s strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
2 spring onions, finely sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Mix all the ingredient well in a bowl and season to taste.
Allow to sit for a few minutes for the strawberries to soften, then serve immediately.
Best eaten on the day made and within a few hours.

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