Extension's Healthy Aging Program 2021, Watermelon Salsa, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter - Healthy LIVING while aging! (2021-07)

The perfect summertime salsa featuring your favorite fruit with an added kick! Serve salsa with chips, on tacos, or on grilled meat. 

A picture of watermelon salsa
Level: Easy Prep: 20 minutes Yield: 16 servings
Total: 30 minutes Inactive: 0 minutes Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of diced watermelon
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, deseeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup of chopped chives 
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro (optional) 
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice 

Directions

  1. Wash and dry fresh watermelon, chives, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro (if using).
  2. Prepare and measure all the ingredients. 
  3. In a medium bowl, combine and mix all the prepared ingredients. 
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. 

Cook's Note

Don't want to cut a  watermelon yourself? Check the produce section of the grocery store for pre-chopped watermelon! 
Try substituting 1 mango or 1 1/2  cup of diced strawberries in for the watermelon. 
Try substituting 1/2 cup of minced onion in for the jalapeño pepper. 

 
This material is funded, in part, by Nevada’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more about the author(s)

Jill Baker-Tingey
Jill Baker-Tingey
Pamela Payne
Pamela Payne
 

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