Best Zippy Watermelon Salsa Recipes

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CONTEST-WINNING WATERMELON SALSA



Contest-Winning Watermelon Salsa image

"I entered this recipe in a local fair, and it took first place! This is one of my favorites because all of the ingredients (except for the lime juice) came directly from my garden and bee hives." -Carolyn Butterfield of Lake Stevens, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups seeded finely chopped watermelon
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, onion, peppers and herbs. Drizzle with honey and lime juice; gently toss to coat. , Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON SALSA



Watermelon Salsa image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly ground pepper
3 cups seeded and finely chopped watermelon
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Tortilla or pita chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together the lime zest, lime juice, sugar and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add the watermelon, cucumber, mango, jalapeno, onion and basil and toss gently. Chill the salsa until ready to serve.
  • Add the garlic salt just before serving. Serve with chips.

WATERMELON SALSA



Watermelon Salsa image

From Kansas City Missouri, Pat Bremson relates, "This salsa is so good, I could just eat it with a spoon! It's wonderful over fish or chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups seeded chopped watermelon
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

WATERMELON SALSA



Watermelon Salsa image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime) plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups finely chopped seeded watermelon
8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Tortilla or pita chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together the lime zest and juice, sugar and pepper. Add the watermelon, basil, cucumber, jalapeno and onion and toss gently. Chill the salsa until ready to serve.
  • Add the garlic salt just before serving. Serve with tortilla or pita chips.

WATERMELON SALSA



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A simple salsa that is sweet and just mildly spicy. This is made with watermelon, Anaheim pepper, onion and balsamic vinegar. Hotter chilies can be substituted for more spice.

Provided by Larry Brodahl

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups seeded and coarsely chopped watermelon
2 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons seeded, chopped Anaheim chile
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, mix together the watermelon, onion, and chile pepper. Season with balsamic vinegar and garlic salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 29.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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
½ cup salsa verde (such as Herdez®)
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

QUICK WATERMELON SALSA



Quick Watermelon Salsa image

On hot days, this sweet combo of watermelon, pineapple and fresh cilantro has everything you want. The flavors blend beautifully, it's pretty, and it comes together in no time. -Betsy Hanson, Tiverton, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chopped seedless watermelon
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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