Contest Winning Watermelon Salsa Recipes

SPICY WATERMELON SALSA

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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

Ingredients

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

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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 AND CUCUMBER SALSA

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The combo of watermelon and cucumber may sound unusual—it tastes anything but! Eat the salsa with chips, or serve it as a topper with hot dogs or chicken tacos for a refreshing change of pace. -Suzanne Curletto, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups seeded chopped watermelon
3/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic exchanges

CONTEST-WINNING WATERMELON SALSA

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"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

Ingredients

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

QUICK WATERMELON SALSA

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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

Ingredients

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

WATERMELON SALSA

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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

Ingredients

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

WATERMELON SALSA

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Serve this zingy, refreshing watermelon salsa as a dip or pile on top of cheesy nachos. Deliciously moreish, it makes a lovely, light summer snack

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

200g watermelon
2 small shallots
small bunch coriander
juice 1/2 lime
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

Finely chop 200g watermelon, 2 small shallots and a small bunch coriander. Mix together with juice ½ lime and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season and serve as a dip or pile on top of cheesy nachos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar

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