Recipe: Watermelon salsa
Recipe: Watermelon salsa
Watermelon is the definition of summer fruit — living up to its name by being 92% water! But it's more than a hydrating snack; it also contains antioxidants and amino acids. And while watermelon makes an excellent snack by itself, it can also be used in summer salads, drinks and salsa!
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, finely diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, about ½ bunch
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup minced red onion, about ½ small
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Servings
12 servings
Nutrient content per serving
- Calories — 24
- Carbs — 4g
- Protein — 0g
- Fat — 0g
- Sodium — 78mg
- Fiber — 0g
Directions
- Place watermelon, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice and onion in medium bowl, stir well to combine.
- Season with salt.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled. Serve with tortilla chips.
Recipe compliments of Gail Hermenau, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Master Food Educator, Master Gardener and Master Composter.
Video directions
A recipe video for making Watermelon salsa: youtube.com/watch?v=Owj4pet8SB4
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.