Description
Perfect for a warm weather spicy side or topping for a bright and light Mexican themed meal, this salsa can also be served as a side salad. Son Connor also loved it in his chicken tacos, and mixed into a chopped salad we served alongside. It’s super versatile and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced watermelon (quite small dice of maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch is best)
- 1/2 cup diced fresh or canned pineapple
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced very fine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (we use Il Fiorello Jalapeno-Lime Olive oil)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Mix watermelon, pineapple, jalapeno and cilantro in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
- Pour lime juice and olive oil mixture over watermelon mixture and stir. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 3 hours. Stir, taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.