Watermelon Salsa

Name: Watermelon Salsa
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups small cubes of watermelon; seeds removed ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup finely chopped onion (try red or sweet) 1 Tablespoon vinegar (try rice vinegar) 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro ¼ teaspoon cumin

A unique take on salsa, this fresh snack is sweet, tangy and fresh.

Cooking for a Crowd

Use these recipe sheets to prepare for larger groups:

Bowl of watermelon cubes with cilantro dressing.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 2 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 cups small cubes of watermelon, seeds removed

¼ cup sliced green onion

¼ cup finely chopped onion (try red or sweet)

1 Tablespoon vinegar (try rice vinegar)

1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro

¼ teaspoon cumin

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse or scrub fresh fruits and vegetables under running water before preparing.
In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Serve salsa with burritos, tacos, fish or grilled meat.
Try adding corn, hot pepper or avocado.
Try lemon or lime juice instead of vinegar.
Serve with fresh vegetables or Food Hero Baked Tortilla Chips.

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Comments

Submitted by russeste on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 08:57

This is a fun and tasty recipe that often surprises the kids I've worked with as most have never had watermelon like this before! It's a great way to add a nutritious sweet and savory topping to dishes like nachos, burritos or quesadillas!