Best Spicy Watermelon Salsa Recipes

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SPICY WATERMELON SALSA



Spicy Watermelon Salsa image

I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite. You can serve it right away but the best flavor is achieved after letting the salsa rest in the refrigerator for a few hours. -Andrea Heyart, Aubrey, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings (1/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups seeded chopped watermelon
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If necessary, drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY WATERMELON SALSA



Spicy Watermelon Salsa image

This is a spicy-sweet salsa that starts off cool and ends in heat. It's hot, but very refreshing. I keep the seeds in the peppers for maximum heat. This was a prize-winning recipe at our neighbor's classic Cinco de Mayo party.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Watermelon Salsa Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups cubed watermelon, divided
1 serrano chile pepper
Ā½ cup salsa verde (such as HerdezĀ®)
1 serrano chile pepper, minced
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place 3 cups watermelon and 1 whole serrano chile pepper in a blender; blend on the liquefy setting until sauce is smooth.
  • Mix remaining 3 cups watermelon, salsa verde, minced serrano chile pepper, and taco seasoning together in a bowl. Pour watermelon sauce over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Season salsa with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 105.5 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

SPICY SALMON WITH WATERMELON SALSA



Spicy Salmon with Watermelon Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons diced red onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups finely diced watermelon
1/4 teaspoon chives
1/4 teaspoons black sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoons curry
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make the salsa: Marinate the onion with the red wine vinegar, red wine, and sugar for about an hour. Drain liquid from the onions. Combine onions with the remaining ingredients and chill.
  • Make the glaze: Combine all the glaze ingredients and bring to a slow simmer for ten minutes.
  • Divide the salsa among 4 dinner plates. Brush the spicy glaze on the skin side of the salmon fillets, turn over and put a very heavy coating on top. Set aside. Heat a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat. Add enough of the vegetable oil to film the bottom of the saute pan. Place the salmon fillets in the pan topside down and cook until the fish is glazed and mahogany brown. Flip and cook on the skin side for 3 to 6 minutes until the fillets are medium rare. Remove from heat and place on top of salsa. Sprinkle with a little coarse ground pepper.

SPICY WATERMELON SALSA



Spicy Watermelon Salsa image

This salsa is wonderfully spicy and flavorful. We served it on grilled chicken, but it would also be great on seafood or just with chips.

Provided by Philip Hoel

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 c seeded and chopped watermelon
2-3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 c finely chopped red onion
1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1-2 jalapeno peppers seeded and finely chopped (for more heat leave some of the seeds and membranes in)
1/8 tsp salt (or to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 2. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  • 3. Serve with a slotted spoon (but don't discard juice-see note). Yield: approx. 4 cups Note: There will be a lot of juice leftover. Don't discard it. Just strain it to remove any large solids; pour over ice and enjoy!

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