Description
Watermelon Salsa is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings, combining sweet watermelon with zesty lime and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced watermelon, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
- For a sweeter salsa, use ripe watermelon.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño.
- This salsa can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon Salsa, Summer Salsa, Fresh Salsa, Healthy Appetizer