Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa is the ultimate summer recipe that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. This quick and easy no-cook salsa combines the juicy sweetness of diced watermelon with the crisp crunch of cucumber, the zesty bite of red onion, and the heat of minced jalapeño pepper—all tied together with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice. With just 15 minutes of prep, this versatile salsa is perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or as a vibrant topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos. Serve it chilled for a refreshing twist that’s guaranteed to impress at your next backyard barbecue or potluck.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups (diced) watermelon
- 1 cup (diced) cucumber
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) red onion
- 1 small (seeded and minced) jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients. Cut the watermelon into small, bite-sized cubes and measure out 3 cups.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small pieces to measure 1 cup.
Finely chop 1/4 cup of red onion.
Carefully seed and mince the jalapeño pepper. For more heat, reserve and add some of the seeds later.
Chop 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced watermelon, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice over the mixture.
Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, then gently toss everything together with a spoon to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you prefer more spice, mix in additional minced jalapeño or seeds.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled, as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
49 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*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.
