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    Easy Watermelon Salsa

    Published: Jul 27, 2015 Modified: Apr 21, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This light and refreshing Easy Watermelon Salsa makes a great treat with tortilla chips and your favorite cold cocktails.  {gluten free, whole30, paleo}

    Watermelon Salsa in a bowl with chips and cilantro

    Two salsa recipes in one week!  So sorry but it's that time of year when fresh produce is everywhere I look and I'm trying to use it before it's gone.  Not to mention it's summer and we spend more time outdoors eating by the fireplace or pool and we need goodies to take with us.

    This is a fresh take on salsa with a secret ingredient - jicama.  Jicama is a root vegetable with a very mild taste and a crunch that lasts even if the other ingredients get soggy.  It has the texture of a turnip but it's a bit sweet like an apple.  It easily takes on the flavor of the lime and works well with sweet or savory dishes.  

    Jicama is full of fiber and has almost no calories - yes you heard that right.  So it would make sense to keep it cut up in the fridge and snack on it whenever you are hungry.  Low glycemic index, high in vitamin C and antioxidants? Bring it on.

    Watermelon salsa with jicama with chips on a red and white cloth

    This salsa can easily be tweaked to appeal to different tastebuds.  Add pineapple or mango instead of watermelon or add blueberries for a red, white and blue look.  Serve it with tortilla chips or cinnamon pita chips for a sweeter appetizer.

    Instructions

    1. Chop your watermelon into small dices until you have 2 cups. Lay out on two layers of paper towels to drain.
    2. Chop one cup of diced jicama.  Or you can often buy it already cut into sticks and dice from there.
    3. Dice red onion. 
    4. Whisk the lime juice and brown sugar in a small bowl.
    5. Toss all ingredients together gently and top with cilantro if desired.
    6. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

    close up of Salsa

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    Watermelon and Jicama Salsa

    Watermelon and Jicama Salsa

    A crunchy and sweet salsa that showcases summer's bounty.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: watermelon salsa
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 52kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups diced seedless watermelon, lay on paper towel to drain
    • 1 cup diced jicama
    • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • ¼ cup diced red onion
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Whisk the lime juice and brown sugar. Set aside.
    • Gently toss all the other ingredients and pour on lime juice mixture. Serve with tortilla chips.

    Notes

    This will store in the refrigerator for only about a day or so because the watermelon starts to break down.  I would make it and serve it immediately for best flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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