Watermelon Salsa

Name: Watermelon Salsa
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion); 3 cups 1/4-inch seedless watermelon cubes (from 1 small [about 1 1/2 lb.] watermelon); 1 (1-oz.) jalapeño chile, seeded and diced (about 2 Tbsp.); ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime); ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

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This watermelon salsa is bright, acidic, and fruity. Thanks to a soak in cold water, the raw onion has a much milder flavor. Meanwhile, the lime juice and zest balance out the watermelon's sweetness. We love this as a dip, but it's also fantastic over grilled fish or in fish tacos, and it only takes 15 minutes to whip up.

By Olivia Dansky

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Recipe Summary

active:

15 mins

total:

15 mins

Yield:

Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

½ cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
3 cups 1/4-inch seedless watermelon cubes (from 1 small [about 1 1/2 lb.] watermelon)
1 (1-oz.) jalapeño chile, seeded and diced (about 2 Tbsp.)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Step 1
Soak red onion in cold water 10 minutes. Drain. Stir together onion, watermelon, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Serve immediately.

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