Chunky Watermelon Salsa
Brighten up your summer table with this refreshing Chunky Watermelon Salsa, a vibrant blend of sweet and savory flavors that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Juicy, diced seedless watermelon takes center stage, paired with crisp English cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion for a medley of textures. A hint of heat from finely minced jalapeño (seeded for a milder kick) balances beautifully with fresh cilantro and a tangy lime and honey dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy watermelon salsa is the perfect crowd-pleaser for barbecues, poolside parties, or casual weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled with tortilla chips for a unique appetizer or use it as a topping for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos to add a refreshing twist to your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups, diced seedless watermelon
- 1 cup, diced English cucumber
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup, finely diced red onion
- 1 small, finely minced (seeded for less heat) jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Dice the seedless watermelon into small, bite-sized chunks and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the English cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Add them to the bowl with the watermelon.
Finely mince the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds if you prefer a milder salsa, and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the bowl with the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salsa ingredients and gently toss to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired (a pinch more salt or lime juice can brighten the flavors).
For best results, let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1127 mg | 24% | |
*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.
