This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Salsa is made with wholesome fresh ingredients.
Made with chopped watermelon, garlic, and jalapeño pepper, this simple watermelon salsa is a flavorful and refreshing, making it perfect when served as a dip or a topping on your salad.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes watermelon salsa so good?
Watermelon salsa is made with the perfect mix of sweet, spicey, and bold fresh flavors in a versatile dip that is especially perfect for a summer gatherings or just for snacking on.
I like that this dish is easy to make and it is full of fresh and healthy ingredients!
Have you tried 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.
What you need 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 Watermelon Salsa
Preparation Time active time: 15 minutes.
Yields: 6 servings.
- 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.
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Tips for making the best 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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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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