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Easy Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Easy Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa

Sweet watermelon and crisp cucumber meet lime, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño in this colorful no-cook salsa. It is fresh, juicy, lightly spicy, and ready for tortilla chips or grilled foods.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Seedless watermelon, finely diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pepper Jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
Flavorings
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, optional
Optional Sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or granulated sugar, if watermelon is not very sweet

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Dice the watermelon and cucumber into small, fairly uniform pieces. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro, and seed and mince the jalapeño.
  2. For a less watery salsa, place the diced watermelon and cucumber in a strainer for several minutes. Gently drain away excess liquid without pressing or crushing the fruit.
  3. Combine the drained watermelon and cucumber with the red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
  4. Add the lime juice, kosher salt, optional black pepper, and optional honey or sugar. Fold gently with a large spoon so the watermelon keeps its shape.
  5. Taste and adjust the lime juice, salt, and jalapeño to suit your preferences. Serve right away or refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Remove the jalapeño seeds and ribs for milder salsa, or leave some in for more heat. Drain the watermelon and cucumber to reduce excess liquid, and avoid preparing the salsa too far in advance because the fruit releases more juice as it sits.