Watermelon Salsa

Name: Watermelon Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 baby seedless watermelon; 1 large mango, diced; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced; 2 limes, zested and juiced; 1 Pinch salt; 1/4 c. cilantro, chopped; 1 bag Tortilla chips

By Candace Braun DavisonUpdated: Jun 21, 2023

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Yields:

10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

221

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Classic homemade salsa is a year-round staple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with it now and again. We love experimenting with other fruity versions of this traditionally tomato-based app, from blueberry salsa to mango salsa to avocado salsa (yes, avocado is a fruit!). But, if we really want to take advantage of the summer season—or if we have a watermelon sitting around we’re desperate to use—we turn to this watermelon salsa. Tangy, salty, spicy, and sweet, this salsa recipe truly does it all. Serve it with chips, and you’ve got the ultimate warm-weather appetizer on your hands. Get out those frozen margs—summer relaxin’ starts now!

What do I do with the extra watermelon?
Since this recipe only uses half a watermelon, you’ll have plenty of leftover fruit—lucky you! We’ve got plenty of watermelon recipes, but here are some of our favorites for inspo: frozen watermelon margaritas, watermelon feta salad, or watermelon gazpacho.

Serving ideas.
This fresh summer app is a classic served with classic tortilla chips, but your options don’t stop there! Serve this salsa on top of shrimp, fish, or chicken tacos, grilled chicken, or salmon for an extra fresh, fruity twist to your summer dinner.

Storage.
If you have any leftovers of this salsa, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for around 2-3 days. Keep in mind that this salsa is best enjoyed fresh, so we suggest enjoying as much as possible the day of!

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Directions

1. Step 1Slice one baby seedless watermelon in half lengthwise. Trim a little off of the rounded edge of the watermelon, so it sits up like a bowl without rolling around. Use a spoon to scoop out the watermelon flesh of one half—being careful not to scoop all the way through the trimmed bottom—forming a bowl with the watermelon rind. Dice the watermelon flesh into bite-sized pieces.
2. Step 2Pour the diced watermelon, mango, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest, salt and cilantro into a large mixing bowl, tossing to combine.
3. Step 3Spoon the salsa into the watermelon bowl. The salsa tastes better as the flavors sit, so if you can, refrigerate this for 20-30 minutes before serving.
4. Step 4Serve with tortilla chips.