This Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa screams summer with its bright colors and flavors. Easy enough to make for a weeknight but perfect for company too.
Do you have plans for Labor Day yet? After all, it is the end of summer right? We want it to go out with a bang!
What better way to celebrate than by making this Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa and serving it with Vinho Verde wines? Your guests will thank you!
Have you tried Vinho Verde Wines yet? I have been enjoying them all summer long. I love the light and refreshing flavor that is perfect for summer or any time of the year. The versatility and affordability mean they are in regular rotation at my house.
Vinho Verde is the largest wine region in Portugal and has produced wine for over 2000 years. Verde refers to the fact that these are "young" wines that are released 3-6 months after harvest. From aperitif to dessert these Vinho Verde wines are so versatile you'll love serving them at all your get-togethers, whatever the season.
Cooking in the summer is so easy! When it's too hot to cook I usually send the hubby to sweat it out over the grill. Making a fresh salsa with whatever is in season really takes it over the top. I love using fresh seasonal fruit and herbs that I grow on the porch. Drizzle it with a squeeze of lime, add salt and pepper and you are good to go!
This watermelon salsa can be used in so many ways, in fact, I could have just eaten it straight up. Try it with tortilla chips, cinnamon pita chips or on top of a power bowl. Serve it alongside grilled fish, lemon chicken or pork tenderloin. OR layer it in a bowl with yogurt! The perfect snack.
If you love beef try this delicious Carne Asada.
My advice to you is to make two skirt steaks and have one in the fridge for salads and lettuce wraps for lunch. All I did was sprinkle it with cumin and sea salt. My kids prefer it with a little smokey flavor like this. I love having protein ready in the fridge and it helps to keep me on track during the week. Although, when my kids find it all bets are off.
So go out there and enjoy every last second of summer. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family over for Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa and a glass or two of Vinho Verde Wines.
Serve these delicious tacos with Air Fryer Corn on the Cob.
Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 skirt steak, room temp
- 1 cup watermelon, diced into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon jalepeno, seeds removed and diced
- ½ lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Season skirt steak on both sides with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place on grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- In the meantime, make the salsa. Toss the watermelon, jalapenos and cilantro with a squeeze of lime. Add salt to taste.
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Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Looks like such a delicious summer meal Karen! Love that watermelon salad!
Renee Kohley says
I was just planning Labor Day and thinking I wanted steak of some sort! What a great end to summer meal! Thanks for the inspiration!
Joni Gomes says
I've made mango salsa any time but have never made watermelon salsa! This looks soooo delicious!
linda spiker says
What a delicious combo! Love this idea!
Jean says
Skirt steak is my favorite and I bet that salsa is amazing on it! I definitely need to make this before the summer ends.
Tessa Simpson says
So many flavors with the sweet and salty combo is one of my favorites!! Quick and easy!!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
What a fun way to serve steak! I love fruit salsas, so this dish is right up my alley!
Megan Stevens says
I can't wait to make this. The watermelon salsa is such a fitting compliment to steak — yum!
Raia Todd says
My family loves watermelon, I'll have to try this on them!
Lindsey Dietz says
That watermelon salsa... I think I want it more than the steak!
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says
Love watermelon salsa! Seems like a delicious new way to serve a steak dinner!
Summer dining at its best!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
This is so perfect for the end of summer! I think we're finally enjoying the best watermelons right now. Such a great idea to use them in a salsa for this hearty meal.
ChihYu Smith says
I can taste the yummy flavor from here! Gorgeous photos as well ! YUM!!
Christina Shoemaker says
That watermelon salsa is such a perfect match for the steak! YUM!!! A must make recipe for Labor Day!!
Anne says
I love fruit salsas on meats. this looks delicious thanks for sharing. I may have to make this salsa to serve with my steak tonight!
Anna says
Oh my goodness, you had me at watermelon salsa! What a fun recipe! Definitely on my must-make list!
Katie Walsh Beck says
I love adding watermelon to savory dishes. This looks like a great sweet and savory summer meal 🙂