Heart Healthy Watermelon Salsa

Name: Heart Healthy Watermelon Salsa
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 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

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegan | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

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.

Total Time

15 minutes

Servings

12

Calories

30

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

Helpful How-To Video

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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

30

Calories

0

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

7

mg

Sodium

3

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

0

g

Fiber

0

g

Protein

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Ingredients

Helpful How-To Video

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