Description
This vibrant watermelon salsa combines sweet, spicy, and zesty flavors in a refreshing summer dish perfect for dipping or topping grilled meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds removed for milder heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by dicing the watermelon, cucumber, onion, and jalapeño.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced watermelon, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Add in the lime juice, lime zest (if using), and salt.
- Gently toss the mixture until everything is well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.
Notes
- Use a slotted spoon when serving to avoid excess liquid on the plate.
- For more spice, keep some jalapeño seeds or use a spicier pepper like serrano.
- Chilling the watermelon before preparing makes the salsa extra refreshing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon salsa, fruit salsa, summer dip, spicy watermelon dip, vegan salsa, easy salsa recipe