This Watermelon Mint Salsa is lightly sweet, refreshing and a huge crowd pleaser. It's time to get creative and think outside the box when it comes to salsa! Perfect for your next barbecue or cookout.
This watermelon salsa is simple to make, healthy and delicious. How ridiculously adorable is that little watermelon bowl?
This has a great presentation and I should know, I have already brought it to several summer parties. It looks fancy, but it' really isn't's so easy to prepare. I love when that happens.
If you are looking for more healthy summer desserts, you will love these Pina Colada Popsicles, Matcha Coconut Ice Cream and definitely my Low Carb No Bake Lemon Mousse Pie!
Why You Should Make this Watermelon Mint Salsa
I must be on a watermelon/mint kick these days because I make my Watermelon Mint Slush 3-4 times a week. It is my favorite combination these days.
It's so refreshing and has the perfect amount of (natural) sweetness. I make my Tropical Fruit Salsa from The Everything Wheat-Free Diet Cookbook very often (on page 173 to be exact) but I wanted to try another fruity version of salsa this time.
This not only has a beautiful presentation for all of your summer parties, but I love offering healthy options too. This will be ready in 30 minutes and is definitely best served fresh.
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Watermelon Mint Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 small personal size watermelon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons onion minced
- 3 tablespoons lime
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ large bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño seeded and minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Scoop out watermelon and chop into bite size pieces.
- Place in colander with a bowl underneath it to save all the juice.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- The next day, mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl and put back into the refrigerator for at least an hour to combine flavors.
- When ready to serve, place into watermelon bowl and serve cold.
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
Hooray for clean margins! I can't imagine trying to rest an incision on your belly without plopping on the couch for weeks, but life must go on. Glad you had fun at EWR. This salsa would be a refreshing snack to nosh on while resting in the shade.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kristen!
Kim Beaulieu
Lauren I had no idea about any of this. I've been so preoccupied, I am so sorry. I am so glad you are okay and things look good. That's so scary. Big hugs your way. And much empathy.
On a lighter note this recipe is fabulous. I love watermelon salsa, or just watermelon straight up. When I was pregnant with my son I must have eaten a watermelon a day for the last two months. It's all I wanted, 24/7. So weird, right.
lauren.kelly
Oh gosh Kim, we are all preoccupied with our stuff, especially when kids are involved! 🙂 Thank you so much!! I agree, watermelon is everything!
Lynn
Glad to hear your on the mend! This salsa looks out of this world!!! What an original and beautiful presentation it makes. I plan on making this at our July 4th BBQ this weekend!!!!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Lynn, I hope you like it!
Cookin+Canuck
That's so great to hear that the pathology report came back clean. You must be so relieved! This watermelon looks positively addictive...and refreshing!
lauren.kelly
Thank you so much Dara!
Paula - bell'alimento
Hooray for good news and watermelon! Which I just so happen to have one of in my fridge as I type. Look out watermelon mint salsa.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Paula!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom
I had such a wonderful weekend with you and I'm so very happy to hear the great news!!! A little scar but who cares, you are healthy! Love you my friend!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Brenda! I miss you already 🙂
Gina | Running to the Kitchen
So glad everything came back ok and healthy. <3 And look at you with that fancy watermelon serving bowl! 😉
lauren.kelly
Thank you so much Gina!
Heather / girlichef
Eeek! I can't imagine trying to travel with a belly incision...I'm rough on myself as it is with the weight of my bags and such. Glad your report came back clear! This salsa sounds wonderful and refreshing, I love the combo of watermelon and mint (and so great served in a hollowed out melon).
lauren.kelly
That was exactly my problem, Heather. I was carrying my bag and it kept kitting my incision 🙁 I'll just have to eat both of these watermelon halves to make me feel better 😉
The Food Hunter
that is GREAT news!! I had this combination last summer for the first time and loved it.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Theresa!
Stephanie
This salsa sounds so yummy and I love the presentation!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Stephanie!
Martha @ A Family Feast
So glad you had a good report back after your surgery! And - so glad you shared this yummy recipe! I have a watermelon in the fridge and some mint growing in the garden...thanks for the recipe inspiration!
lauren.kelly
Thank you so much Martha!
claire @the realistic nutritionist
I love the edible presentation!!
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats
So happy to hear your report came back clean! Cheers to continued good health. And this salsa - so refreshing and CUTE served in the watermelon rind!
lauren.kelly
Thank you so much Ally!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Watermelon + mint?! Is there any other flavor combo that could be SO refreshing? Me thinks not. And with these insane heat we are having, I want to face plant into that bowl! Pinned!
lauren.kelly
Totally agree Taylor!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
I am obsessed with watermelon, especially on hot summer days. It is refreshing and the addition of the mint in this salsa is perfect!
lauren.kelly
Equally as obsessed Ashley 🙂