Watermelon Salsa

This watermelon salsa uses the best of summer produce in this delightfully fresh salsa. Eat it with tortilla chips or top it on your fish tacos. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. 

A turquoise bowl with watermelon salsa topped with cilantro on a wooden table with limes, red onion and watermelon

If you ask me, watermelon is just the epitome of summer. Every summer I look forward to biting into the bright, juiciness of this fruit on a warm summer day – it’s the perfect snack!

Much to my dismay, my boyfriend isn’t a watermelon fan (the blasphemy… I know!), so I always find myself with a whole watermelon to myself.  And watermelons are pretty huge right? I always find that I have leftovers no matter what I am using it for. 

A hand holding a tortilla chip with watermelon salsa on it.

Well friends, I have the most delicious way to use up that leftover watermelon. Watermelon salsa! As you know, I love turning pretty much any fruit into a salsa during the summer (see pineapple salsa, jicama kiwi mango salsa, strawberry jalapeño salsa or even this peach tomato salsa for reference) and this watermelon salsa is no different.

The watermelon is so refreshing and provides the perfect touch of sweetness. The bell peppers and onions give a great crunch and the zesty lime juice pulls it all together. Let’s not forget the jalapeño… because I love the little kick that the jalapeño gives the salsa.

However, if you’re not a spicy food lover (which normally I’m not either) feel free to leave the jalapeño out of the recipe. You’ll still have the most refreshing salsa ever.

This salsa tastes great with tortilla chips and served at an appetizer. It would also work beautifully over some burgers, tacos or fish, too! You have to make this watermelon salsa before the summer is over — you won’t regret it! What other recipes are on your summer bucket list? Tell me in the comments!

A bowl of watermelon salsa on a wood table with tortilla chips, yellow bell pepper, red onion and limes on the table.

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Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Watermelon Salsa

This watermelon salsa uses the best of summer produce in this delightfully fresh salsa. Eat it with tortilla chips or top it on your fish tacos. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. 
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Megan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh watermelon (diced)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (diced (about 1 cup))
  • ½ red onion (diced (about 1 cup))
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • ½ jalapeno (small dice (optional))
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together all ingredients until combined.
  • Taste and adjust lime juice or salt to your preferences.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2315IU | Vitamin C: 260.9mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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A bowl of watermelon salsa with yellow bell peppers and cilantro on a wooden table.

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