0 Fat Chunky Watermelon Salsa
Brighten your table with the refreshing taste of 0 Fat Chunky Watermelon Salsa, a vibrant medley of fresh, wholesome ingredients perfect for guilt-free snacking or meal enhancement. Made in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe combines juicy seedless watermelon, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty lime with a touch of heat from jalapeño, all tied together with fragrant cilantro. Bursting with hydrating and nutrient-dense ingredients, this fat-free salsa is as healthy as it is flavorful. Serve it chilled with crunchy tortilla chips or atop grilled fish, chicken, or tacos for a colorful, tangy twist that will leave your guests asking for seconds. This low-calorie salsa is a summer must-have, combining the keywords "watermelon salsa," "zero fat recipe," and "healthy party snack" for your perfect go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 1 large lime
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by dicing the seedless watermelon into small, bite-sized chunks. Measure out 4 cups and transfer into a large mixing bowl.
2. Peel the cucumber (optional, depending on preference) and dice it into small cubes. Add it to the bowl with the watermelon.
3. Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper. Dice it finely and add it to the mixing bowl.
4. Finely chop half of a small red onion and add it to the mixture.
5. Chop the fresh cilantro leaves, measuring about 1/4 cup, and stir them into the salsa mix.
6. For a bit of heat, finely dice one small jalapeño pepper. Be sure to remove the seeds and membrane if you prefer a milder flavor. Add it to the bowl.
7. Zest and juice one large lime. Pour the juice and zest over the salsa mixture.
8. Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything together gently to combine, being careful not to mash the watermelon.
9. Cover the salsa and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1443 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
