Best 7 Watermelon And Cucumber Salsa Recipes

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Watermelon and cucumber salsa is an exciting twist on a classic dish, offering a refreshing and flavorful combination of sweet watermelon, cool cucumber, and zesty seasonings. This vibrant salsa is perfect for summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, or as a light and healthy snack. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors, watermelon and cucumber salsa will be the star of your next party.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in cold water. Pat dry 4 cups diced watermelon and 1 seeded and sliced cucumber; toss with a handful of thinly sliced mint. Drain the onion, squeeze dry and add to the salad along with some chopped cashews. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and the juice of 1/2 lemon; season with salt and toss. Top with crumbled goat cheese.

WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER SALSA



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The combo of watermelon and cucumber may sound unusual—it tastes anything but! Eat the salsa with chips, or serve it as a topper with hot dogs or chicken tacos for a refreshing change of pace. -Suzanne Curletto, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups seeded chopped watermelon
3/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic exchanges

WATERMELON SALSA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly ground pepper
3 cups seeded and finely chopped watermelon
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Tortilla or pita chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together the lime zest, lime juice, sugar and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add the watermelon, cucumber, mango, jalapeno, onion and basil and toss gently. Chill the salsa until ready to serve.
  • Add the garlic salt just before serving. Serve with chips.

WATERMELON SALSA



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From Kansas City Missouri, Pat Bremson relates, "This salsa is so good, I could just eat it with a spoon! It's wonderful over fish or chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups seeded chopped watermelon
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON SALSA



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A simple salsa that is sweet and just mildly spicy. This is made with watermelon, Anaheim pepper, onion and balsamic vinegar. Hotter chilies can be substituted for more spice.

Provided by Larry Brodahl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Watermelon Salsa Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups seeded and coarsely chopped watermelon
2 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons seeded, chopped Anaheim chile
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, mix together the watermelon, onion, and chile pepper. Season with balsamic vinegar and garlic salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 29.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CUCUMBER WATERMELON SALSA



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Cool down on a hot summer day with this refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Salsa. Watermelon takes a walk on the savory side in this cucumber watermelon salsa made with red onion, fresh mint and cilantro.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 32 servings (2 tablespoons each)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cubed watermelon
1 seedless cucumber - peeled and cubed
1 fresh jalapeño pepper - seeded and minced
1 small red onion - cubed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro - torn
1/4 cup fresh mint - torn
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
juice 1/2 lime lime

Steps:

  • Into a medium-large bowl add: watermelon, cucumber, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, mint, dressing and lime juice.
  • Toss to combine.
  • Season to taste prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

WATERMELON TOMATO SALSA



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Terrific fruit salsa mix. Be sure to seed the tomatoes, otherwise it will be too watery. There is never anything left of this...it seems to appeal to all tastes.

Provided by Lovin life in the kitchen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Watermelon Salsa Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups chopped red onion
1 cup chopped cantaloupe
1 cup chopped watermelon
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix red onion, cantaloupe, watermelon, tomato, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and cilantro in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful watermelon and cucumber. This will ensure that your salsa is sweet, juicy, and refreshing.
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the watermelon and cucumber. This will help to prevent the salsa from becoming mushy.
  • Add other ingredients to taste. Some popular additions include red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Serve the salsa chilled. This will help to keep it refreshing and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Watermelon and cucumber salsa is a delicious and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful snack or appetizer, give watermelon and cucumber salsa a try!

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