Description
Add a refreshing twist to your summer gatherings with this vibrant Watermelon Salsa Recipe. This colorful dish is bursting with flavor, combining sweet watermelon with crunchy cucumbers, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. It’s the perfect accompaniment for tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats and seafood. Serve it in a hollowed-out watermelon bowl for an impressive presentation that will surely wow your guests. Easy to prepare and low in calories, this salsa is not only a delicious treat but also a healthy option for any occasion. Dive into the delightful blend of flavors and make your next gathering unforgettable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 personal-sized or mini seedless watermelon (for the bowl)
- 1 cup diced watermelon
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any combination)
- ½ cup diced onion
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp finely minced jalapeno pepper (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Bowl: Cut the top off the watermelon, create a crosshatch pattern inside without cutting through the rind, then scoop out the flesh.
- Hollow Out the Watermelon: Remove all juice and dice one cup of watermelon flesh; set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix diced watermelon, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, jalapenos (if using), lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Serve: Spoon the salsa into your hollowed-out watermelon bowl and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg