watermelon salsa
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A neighbor had a bumper crop of watermelons a few years ago and again this year. I was running out of ideas when BOOM!!! No salsa left for the pork ribs. Until I threw this together, literally, at the last minute. It was a humongous hit and I get asked for this recipe all the time. I like it with pork and chicken hot off the grill. If the watermelon salsa is seriously chilled before serving, nirvana exists.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3-4 limes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly whacked black peppercorns
- 4 cups seeded watermelon diced very fine
- 1 - cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion, or more to taste
- 1-2 - jalapenos, seeded, ribbed and minced
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
How To Make watermelon salsa
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Step 1Put the grated lime zest, fresh lime juice, sugar, extra virgin olive oil and the freshly whacked black peppercorns in a large bowl and whisk well. Don't worry about the peppercorns. It's a good way to take out your frustrations of the day and it doesn't add a lot of heat, just spice.
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Step 2Add the watermelon, cucumber, jalapenos and chopped red onion. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until very cold.
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Step 3When ready to serve, add the fresh parsley and cilantro. Taste and add (or don't) salt. If you add the salt too long before serving, the watermelon gets, well, icky.
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