Watermelon Herb Salsa

Name: Watermelon Herb Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 8-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups diced seedless watermelon; 1 cup diced green pepper; 1 cup diced sweet red pepper; 1 cup diced red onion; 1 cup sliced fresh carrots; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into rings; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

A burst of fresh flavor comes your way in this unique summer salsa sparked with cilantro, basil and mint. It's delicious served over chicken. —Ann Chan, Augusta, Georgia. Romance to serve this over chicken.

Ingredients

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into rings
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 22 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Watermelon Salsa in Taste of Home August/September 2005

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randcbruns

Aug 31, 2014

This is a great twist on a fruit salsa. Love the freshness of it. It is prefect for warm summer days.
dollargirl

Jun 4, 2011

Delicious and fresh-tasting for a hot summer day.
JCV4

Aug 30, 2010

This recipe is simple to make and tastes GREAT! A new twist on salsa, just in time for Labor Day picnics. Thanks for the recipe!