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5 Ingredient Watermelon Salsa is Summer In a Bowl

Sweet, spicy and delicious!

By Christel M. Hoydic July 18, 2022

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

But this summer, surprise your guests with a unique taste on that classic party food: Watermelon salsa!

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.

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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