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You’re going to need this next week. Really – I wouldn’t just say that. Melon salsa? Why do I think you’ll need melon salsa? Because the 4th of July is almost here and I know you have a watermelon chilling in the fridge. And, I know you have at least one extra cup of sweet watermelon you can set aside for this terrific summer salsa. Watermelon salsa? Yes, no kidding. This stuff is amazing! Fantastic, sweet, refreshing, complex, tangy and perfect served with chips or as a topping for grilled chicken. I am so pleased with this simple, healthy and delicious recipe. You gotta give it a try!
Start with basic salsa ingredients: chopped cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, minced onion, a seeded and chopped jalapeno, salt and pepper and mix it up with a little honey, sweetie 🙂 Whisk until blended. Set aside.
Choose your melon. Make it a sweet one of course. Then pick another variety such as cantaloupe, or honeydew, or both. I used a lemondrop melon (more about that on Monday.)
Cube the melons and put them in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the melon with the honey lime mixture and serve. So easy and delicious!
It sounded weird but turned out great. Don’t you love when that happens?
Melon Salsa
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 2 cups
Course: Appetizer, Garnish, Salsa
Fantastic, sweet, refreshing, complex, tangy and perfect served with chips or as a topping for grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 cup seedless watermelon cubed
- 1 cup lemondrop melon cubed, or cantaloupe, or honeydew, or both
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon (heaping) minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of one lime about 1 tablespoon
- dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the lime juice and honey. Whisk until blended.
- Add the onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and pepper. Mix and set aside.
- Combine the watermelon and other melon in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the lime honey mixture into the bowl and fold to combine.
- Serve with chips, or grilled chicken or as a fruit salad.
Recipe Notes
Inspired by a recipe on Taste of Home.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 6455IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
Em (Wine and Butter) says
This sounds PERFECT! Im on such a watermelon kick at the moment but Ive only had with feta so far.. Im big on sweet and savoury combos and I bet this is awesome with chicken. Oh how I LOVE summer!!! xox ps – SO nice to have a bit of time for blogs again too. Have missed you!! and that peanut butter ice cream has my name ALL OVER IT. Would love an update on your wheat/ gluten free experiment too!
QT says
What a great idea!
Mary says
What a wonderful summer treat. This is really a keeper and you featured it just in time for the holiday. I really have to try this. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
The Café Sucré Farine says
This looks so fresh and delicious, I LOVE salsa with watermelon, to me it's the taste of summer!
Angie's Recipes says
I need more light and delicious food like this. A delicious salsa, Tricia.
curiouscuisiniere says
Looks fantastic! I can't wait for melons to start coming in over here!
The Slow Roasted Italian says
You must be psychic! Yes, of course I have a watermelon. I have plans for most of it, but this looks awesome! Perfect for a 4th of July picnic.
Sue/the view from great island says
I have to bring appetizers to a 4th of July party next week and I was thinking of bringing lots of unusual salsas…this will go on the lineup for sure!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Ooh, Tricia. This sounds like a real keeper!! We LOVE odd little salsas and this one sounds fabulous. One of my favorites is one with oranges and avacados. I think you would love that combo, too!! xoxo ~ t