Watermelon Salsa Recipe
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Watermelon Salsa Recipe
Description
This salsa blends diced watermelon and strawberries with minced jalapeño, red onion, and chopped cilantro, basil, and mint. The bright flavors are enhanced by lime juice, while optional honey adds sweetness if desired. The ingredients are gently combined to preserve texture and flavor contrasts.
The salsa provides a cool, juicy base from the watermelon with fruity notes from the berries, mild spice from jalapeño, and herbaceous freshness from the mixed herbs. The red onion adds a slight pungency and crunch.
It can be served immediately or chilled for an hour to develop flavors further. This salsa pairs well as a refreshing accompaniment to tortilla chips or as a topping on grilled meats or tacos, providing a seasonal twist to typical salsa offerings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon diced
- 1 cup strawberry fresh, diced
- 1 jalapeño destemmed, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey optional
- 3 tablespoons red onion diced small
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients together in a bowl and stir gently to combine.
- You can serve immediately or place in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
- Serve with chips, crackers or on tacos.
Notes
- Dice the ingredients finely to maximize salsa coverage on chips.
- Allowing the salsa to marinate for a couple of hours improves flavor melding.
- Adjust heat by adding extra jalapeños according to taste.
- Omit honey if a less sweet salsa is preferred.
- For additional flavor, a splash of balsamic vinegar or extra lime juice can be added.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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