This appetizer tastes like summer. It is delicious served with tortilla chips or used as a topping for fish or chicken. The worse part is chopping the watermelon because of the juice, but it’s really not too bad if you chop it on a carving board that has a well around the edge to contain the mess. It is totally worth it. —Ellen
1.5 teaspoons grated lime rind
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1 Tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups seeded and finely chopped watermelon
1 cucumber peeled, seeded, diced
3 Tablespoon minced banana pepper rings (Use hot if you like things hotter. I use mild.)
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Whisk first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add watermelon and next 4 ingredients, gently tossing to coat. Chill until ready to serve. (I usually make it a day ahead.) Stir in salt just before serving.
It is like summer on a chip!! Love, love, love this salsa!
Nummers!!! That looks absolutely deeelicious!
Oh and thanks for making me look at that link-up. I could feel the pounds attaching to my body. Ha!
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Watermelon Salsa- Yum! I’m going to try it served on top of grilled chicken for a light healthy meal.
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That sounds amazing. I wonder how it would pair with crabcakes for a great summer meal?
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Ellen makes this for our Memorial Day get-together and pretty much any other summer gathering we can get her to make it for us. I’m thinking yes! Erin
Oh….this is a GOOD one. Will definitely be trying this Saturday. Perfect BBQ addition.
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