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Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa: A Refreshingly Sweet Summer Delight

Enjoy a vibrant Watermelon Salsa this summer, combining juicy watermelon and crisp vegetables for a refreshing low-calorie treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 12

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 1 whole Personal-sized or mini seedless watermelon Use it as both dish and bowl.
  • 1 cup Diced watermelon From the watermelon bowl.
  • 1 cup Diced cucumbers Use English seedless cucumbers.
  • 1 cup Diced bell peppers Mix of green, yellow, orange, or red.
  • ½ cup Diced onion Red onion preferred.
  • cup Chopped fresh cilantro Can substitute with parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Diced jalapeño pepper Optional; adjust to taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • teaspoon Black pepper
For Serving
  • 1 bag Tortilla chips
  • 4 servings Grilled chicken or fish tacos

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Carefully slice off the top ¼ to ⅓ of the watermelon to create a bowl, then scoop out the flesh.
  2. Cube the scooped watermelon flesh to yield about 1 cup.
  3. Wash and dice cucumbers and bell peppers, and finely slice red onion.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine diced watermelon, cucumbers, bell peppers, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Transfer the salsa to the watermelon bowl and serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.

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