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5 Ingredient Watermelon Salsa is Summer In a Bowl

Sweet, spicy and delicious!

By Christel M. Hoydic July 10, 2023

Chips and salsa are a go-to at summer celebrations.

But this summer, surprise your guests with a unique twist on that classic party food: Watermelon salsa! (You can substitute watermelon for peach, plum, honeydew melon, or anything else you dare!

This sweet and spicy flavor combination is so delicious. Try a batch of this fruity salsa on a hot summer day and see for yourself.

As always, the best place to get your watermelon and lots of other fruits and vegetables is at the local farmer's markets!

Click on the links below to visit their Facebook page for times and events!

FARMER'S MARKET AT SEVENTH SQUARE



MONROE'S FARMER'S MARKET
 


INDIAN VILLAGE HARVEST FARM

The proportion of ingredients below is simply a guide. Feel free to experiment, adding more or less of any particular ingredient to fit your taste.


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Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients:

  • 1 seedless watermelon, chopped into small chunks
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 5 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped basil 
  • Lime juice to taste




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Mix it up! Add feta and blueberries to make your watermelon salsa even more colorful and flavorful.


Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and serve immediately, with chips! Make your watermelon salsa even more of a standout by using the hollowed out watermelon as your "bowl."


Want an alternative to chips and salsa? Make tacos with watermelon salsa and either grilled fish or grilled chicken. A delicious light summer meal!


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