Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Salsa features the sweet taste of fresh watermelon balanced with the spicy flavorings from jalapeno pepper, garlic, and onion.
This simple watermelon salsa offers a juicy, flavorful, refreshing salsa as a dip, over nachos, or as a taco filling.
Watermelon salsa made with jalapeño.
This is a versatile dish that is perfect for a summer gathering, backyard barbecue, or just for snacking on.
I like that this dish is easy to make and it is full of fresh and healthy ingredients!
Did you try my recipe for Homemade Watermelon Kiwi Slushies ?
That refreshing slushie recipe is made with simple ingredients including fresh fruit.
Both that recipe for for slushies and this recipe for salsa are delicious ways to enjoy yummy watermelon.
Slicing up a watermelon can be a messy job. You can find amazing ideas for items that can help slice, carve, and serve watermelon here.
Frequently asked questions about watermelon salsa.
Watermelon is a flavorful salsa that features watermelon as its base ingredients.
This salsa is made with many of the same ingredients as a tomato salsa is made with.
Unlike a tomato based salsa, watermelon salsa offers a luscious sweet flavor.
This sweet flavor can be balanced by other ingredients such as jalapeno peppers, salt, and/or chopped onion.
Besides being fresh, delicious, and perfect on a warm summer day, watermelon has good nutritional values as well. First off, watermelon is mostly water and as a result, is a source of hydration as well.
The average one cup serving of watermelon is fat-free and contains under 50 calories. This serving is also a source of potassium, Vitamins A and C, and contains the antioxidant lycopene.
Tips for making watermelon salsa.
For best result, use a seedless watermelon that is ripe rather than not ripe or overripe. Not only will it be easier to slice up, a ripe watermelon will be sweet and juicy, with a deep red color that is perfect for this salsa..
More helpful tips for you.
- Cut your watermelon pieces into small cubes. This will make the salsa look more uniform and easier for you to eat.
- Feel free to adjust the amount or each ingredient as needed to your tastes. You can also add chili powder (for more spice), honey (more sweet) or salt (for a savory element).
- Fresh cilantro is added to this recipe to make it more authentic. Alternatives to cilantro that you can try using include parsley, mint , or basil.
How to store watermelon salsa.
This watermelon salsa is really best when served fresh. However, it should be refrigerated in an airtight container or jar and consumed within a day for best flavor.
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What to eat with watermelon salsa.
Watermelon salsa is a refreshing and delicious salsa made with watermelon and other fresh ingredients.
This salsa tastes great when served alone as a side dish or as a topping for a salad.
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Serving ideas for homemade watermelon salsa.
- The obvious choice is to serve this as a dip with tortilla chips. I like the idea of colorful chips such as blue tortilla chips for this recipe.
- You can serve this salsa as a side dish or topping with grilled chicken or fish.
- Top your ice cream with watermelon salsa for a tasty dessert idea.
- Watermelon salsa can also be a nice accent idea to something else that you are serving such as eggs, pancakes, or even hotdogs.
Ingredients needed to make Watermelon Salsa
- Watermelon. With the seeds removed and then chopped into small cubes.
- Onion. Red or purple onion works well. Your onion should be diced small.
- Jalapeno. Remove the seeds and carefully dice small. Feel free to use less or more or even sub in another pepper instead.
- Garlic. For better flavoring, use fresh garlic. The garlic should be minced.
- Lime Juice. Use fresh lime juice that has no added ingredients.
- Cilantro. Use fresh cilantro that has been chopped up.
- Optional- Salt as needed for flavor.
Expert Tip 👉 To keep the excess water down when slicing your watermelon, you can salt the watermelon first or use a cold watermelon.
How to make Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Salsa
Yields 2 ¼ cup
Preparation Time active time 15 minutes
- Prepare the ingredients as indicated above.
- Place the cubed watermelon into a large bowl. Then add the onion, jalapeno, and the garlic to the bowl and give the ingredients a quick toss.
- Add the lime juice to the bowl over the other ingredients and once again give the ingredients a quick toss to spread the lime juice throughout.
- Lastly, top with the cilantro.
- You can refrigerate this for a few hours before serving.
Expert Tip 👉 This watermelon salsa recipe recipe tastes best when it is freshly made. When watermelon salsa sits for a period of time the watermelon will absorb more of the spicy flavors than you may want and the cilantro will start to go bad.
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Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups Watermelon - cubed.
- ½ cup Onion -red.
- 1 Jalapeno - diced small.
- 1 tsp Garlic - minced.
- ¼ cup Lime Juice
- ¾ cup Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients as indicated.
- Place the cubed of watermelon into a large bowl. Then add the onion, jalapeno, and the garlic to the bowl and give the ingredients a quick toss.
- Add the lime juice to the bowl over the other ingredients and once again give the ingredients a quick toss to spread the lime juice throughout.
- Lastly, top with the cilantro. You can refrigerate this for a few hours before serving.
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