Sweet, spicy and savory, all in one bowl. This salsa is a fresh and interesting take on more traditional salsas, and is a wonderful way to celebrate the transition from late spring into early summer. The bright strawberries, creamy avocado and crunchy cucumbers are an irresistible combination.

The trick to this salsa is making sure that your strawberries, avocado and cucumber are all chopped into the same-sized pieces, and sized so that they are small enough to combine well yet large enough that they don't just mush together. It is better to err on the side of too big since that problem is more readily fixed.

This salsa doesn't keep well, so it is best to make it immediately before serving. If you do have any left over, it will still taste great the next day but it will look terrible — though it could make a foundation for an interesting gazpacho or a similar recipe.

Adapted from a recipe at Better Homes and Gardens.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

Yield: 1 medium bowl of salsa