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.

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Macy Helm
Macy Helm
 

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