Go Back
+ servings
watermelon pico de gallo
Print

Fresh Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Watermelon salsa is made with watermelon, mango, cucumbers, jalapenos, and more. This is a fire and ice salsa that is sweet and spicy. Serve this cucumber watermelon salsa on chips, with tacos, etc.
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword easy watermelon recipe, fire and ice salsa, fire and ice salsa recipe, fresh salsa recipe, how to make watermelon salsa with cucumber, watermelon appetizer, watermelon cucumber salsa, watermelon mango salsa, watermelon salsa, watermelon salsa recipe, watermelon salsa without cilantro
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 -12 servings
Calories 77kcal
Author Kelsey

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 cups seedless watermelon finely diced
  • 8 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely diced
  • 1 mango peeled, pitted, and finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
  • ¼ cup small red onion finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1/2- 1 tablespoon sugar to taste

Instructions

  • Start by prepping all your vegetables and fruit. You want to de-seed the cucumber and jalapeno (if you want milder in flavor).
  • Dice the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, mango, and jalapeno finely, and place in a bowl. Add in the finely diced basil, and then your lime zest.
  • Now in a bowl add your lime juice, garlic salt, and start with a little sugar. Whip up and pour over the watermelon mixture.
  • Toss until it is fully coated. Taste, and if you feel it needs more sugar, add to taste.
  • Place your cucumber and watermelon salsa in an airtight container and store for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Give a toss then serve up the salsa with chips, on top of tacos, with veggies, etc.

Notes

  • Swap the mango with peaches if you like.
  • Use cilantro or mint leaves to replace of the basil.
  • You can leave out the jalapeno pepper if you don't want it to be spicy.
  • Swap the jalapeno with bell pepper if you would like.
  • You can use artificial sweeteners to replace the sugar in the recipe if you don't want to use granulated sugar. Just add the sweetener to taste.
  • This salsa will store for 2-3 days. It is best to be eaten within the first day or two of being made.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g