Description
Zesty watermelon salsa dances with fresh summer flavors, blending sweet fruit and spicy jalapeños. Crisp ingredients create a refreshing Mexican-inspired side that elevates your summer gatherings with bright, colorful nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 3 cups (710 ml) seedless watermelon, finely diced
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) red onion, finely minced
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Gather a spacious mixing vessel and carefully dice the watermelon into precise, small cubes, ensuring uniform size and texture.
- Finely chop the vibrant green cilantro leaves, creating delicate fragments that will distribute evenly throughout the salsa.
- Mince the crimson red onion and jalapeño pepper with precision, removing seeds from the pepper to control heat intensity.
- Transfer the diced watermelon, chopped cilantro, minced red onion, and jalapeño into the mixing bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the colorful mixture, releasing its zesty and bright essence.
- Sprinkle salt across the ingredients, which will help draw out moisture and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently fold and toss the ingredients using a soft spatula or folding motion, ensuring each component is evenly distributed without crushing the delicate watermelon pieces.
- Cover the salsa and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Before serving, give the salsa a quick stir to redistribute the juices and seasonings.
- Present the chilled salsa alongside crisp tortilla chips or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled proteins, showcasing its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Dice watermelon pieces uniformly to ensure even flavor distribution and appealing texture.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat or keep them for extra spiciness depending on personal preference.
- This salsa works perfectly as a fresh summer side dish or party appetizer, offering a cool and zesty alternative to traditional tomato-based salsas.
- Vegan and gluten-free friendly recipe that can be prepared quickly and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days without losing its crisp freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0.5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg