Heart Healthy Watermelon Salsa Recipe

               
Watermelon salsa adds a sweet, summery twist to your favorite condiment. The mouthwatering flavor comes courtesy of ginger, mint, and fresh jalapeños, while cucumbers and chopped melon add crispness. Try this summer salsa recipe with tortilla chips or on its own.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp brown packed sugar
3 cups chopped watermelon, seeds removed
1 cup chopped honeydew melon
1 medium English cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus additional for garnish if desired
2 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger or ginger juice
2 Tbsp finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
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Directions
Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice and brown sugar until the brown sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint, if desired. May be prepared 2 hours in advance, kept covered and chilled.

Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 30
Make this for: Gluten Free
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:30
total fat:0g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:7mg
total carb:3g
fibers:0g
proteins:0g

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Heart Healthy Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp brown packed sugar
3 cups chopped watermelon, seeds removed
1 cup chopped honeydew melon
1 medium English cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus additional for garnish if desired
2 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger or ginger juice
2 Tbsp finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
Directions
Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice and brown sugar until the brown sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint, if desired. May be prepared 2 hours in advance, kept covered and chilled.

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