Easy Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon Salsa is a refreshing, sweet-and-spicy dish made with juicy watermelon, red pepper, jalapeño, lime, and herbs. Perfect as a dip, topping, or side for summer meals.
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cotija cheese optional for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently until evenly mixed and coated in the lime juice.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Serve with tortilla chips, spooned over grilled fish, or on tacos, and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Make sure your watermelon is cold and juicy—it adds the best texture and freshness. Overripe watermelon will be too liquidy, but you can always drain excess water from the salsa before serving.
- This salsa is best enjoyed the day it's made, but you can prep the ingredients ahead and combine just before serving. If it does sit a while before serving, just drain the liquid before eating.
- Want extra crunch? Add diced cucumber or jicama for a refreshing twist.
- Use a slotted spoon when serving if there's extra juice at the bottom of the bowl.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 196mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 895IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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