Classic homemade salsa is a year-round staple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with it now and again. We love experimenting with other fruity versions of this traditionally tomato-based app, from blueberry salsa to mango salsa to avocado salsa (yes, avocado is a fruit!). But, if we really want to take advantage of the summer season—or if we have a watermelon sitting around we’re desperate to use—we turn to this watermelon salsa. Tangy, salty, spicy, and sweet, this salsa recipe truly does it all. Serve it with chips, and you’ve got the ultimate warm-weather appetizer on your hands. Get out those frozen margs—summer relaxin’ starts now!
What do I do with the extra watermelon?
Since this recipe only uses half a watermelon, you’ll have plenty of leftover fruit—lucky you! We’ve got plenty of watermelon recipes, but here are some of our favorites for inspo: frozen watermelon margaritas, watermelon feta salad, or watermelon gazpacho.
Serving ideas.
This fresh summer app is a classic served with classic tortilla chips, but your options don’t stop there! Serve this salsa on top of shrimp, fish, or chicken tacos, grilled chicken, or salmon for an extra fresh, fruity twist to your summer dinner.
Storage.
If you have any leftovers of this salsa, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for around 2-3 days. Keep in mind that this salsa is best enjoyed fresh, so we suggest enjoying as much as possible the day of!
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baby seedless watermelon
large mango, diced
red onion, diced
jalapeño, seeded and diced
limes, zested and juiced
Pinch salt
cilantro, chopped
bag Tortilla chips
Candace Braun Davison writes, edits, and produces lifestyle content that ranges from celebrity features to roll-up-your-sleeves DIYs, all while relentlessly pursuing the noblest of causes: the quest for the world's best chocolate chip cookie.
