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Watermelon Salsa (Watermelon Pico de Gallo)

Watermelon Salsa Recipe (Fresh Pico de Gallo with Jicama)

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
This Watermelon Salsa is fresh, juicy, and just the right balance of sweet and spice. Crisp jicama adds a refreshing crunch, while lime juice and red onion bring everything together. It’s a simple, healthy salsa that is ready in minutes and is amazing on warm days. Serve it with chips, grilled meats, or your favorite Mexican summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, salsa
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups diced jicama
  • 2 cups diced watermelon
  • 2 serranos or jalapeños, diced per spice preference
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Using a knife or a potato peeler, peel the skin off of the jicama. Then dice the jicama into small, even pieces.,
  • Peel the watermelon and dice into similar-sized pieces for even texture.
  • Finely dice the serranos (or jalapeños) and the red onion, and chop the cilantro. 
  • Add the diced red onion to a medium bowl with the lime juice and salt. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to slightly soften its bite before mixing everything together.
  • Add the watermelon, jicama, jalapeños, and cilantro to the bowl.
  • Gently mix until everything is evenly combined.
  • Taste and adjust lime juice or salt as needed.
  • Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

For a mild spice, use jalapeños and remove the veins and seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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