Zippy Watermelon Salsa

Name: Zippy Watermelon Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3-1/2 cups.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups diced seedless watermelon; 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Tortilla chips

Served wtih tortilla chips, this zippy salsa won't last long. The mix of melon, black beans and jalapeno will be a hit at any outdoor get-together. You might want to make an extra batch! —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Ingredients

2 cups diced seedless watermelon
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Drain if necessary before serving. Serve with chips.

Editor's Note

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

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 24 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Watermelon Salsa in Taste of Home June/July 2009

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katlaydee3

Jun 16, 2016

Delicious! I loved this served with lime tortilla chips.
Grateful homemaker5

Aug 8, 2011

I love how easy this was to throw together and I got several requests for the recipe, which I take as a good sign. :)
footballfamily

Aug 4, 2011

This is a wonderful recipe. It's so tasty and refreshing!