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How to Make Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa

Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa

A bright, no-cook salsa combining sweet watermelon and cool cucumber with jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime, and salt. Serve it chilled or shortly after mixing with crisp tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Seedless watermelon, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 pepper Jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For Serving
  • As needed Tortilla chips

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Cut the watermelon, cucumber, and red onion into small, fairly uniform pieces. Seed and finely mince the jalapeno, leaving some seeds if you prefer a hotter salsa.
  2. Combine the chopped watermelon, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a bowl. Add the lime juice and salt, then stir gently so the watermelon pieces stay intact.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes to 1 hour if using the optional chill time. Serve with tortilla chips, draining any excess liquid first if the mixture seems watery.

Notes

For the best texture, prepare the salsa shortly before serving. Chopped watermelon and cucumber can release more juice during prolonged refrigeration, so drain excess liquid before serving if needed.