This summer, try some salsa with a fresh fruit twist. This sweet and spicy Watermelon Salsa is livened up with fresh mint, ginger and jalapeños. Serve with whole grain tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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2 Tbsp brown packed sugar
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3 cups chopped watermelon, seeds removed
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1 cup chopped honeydew melon
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1 medium English cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus additional for garnish if desired
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2 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger or ginger juice
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2 Tbsp finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice and brown sugar until the brown sugar dissolves.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint, if desired. May be prepared 2 hours in advance, kept covered and chilled.
This Recipe first appeared in Health eCooks®.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size:
- 1/2 cup
Per Serving:
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