Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and minced jalapeño pepper.
- Add the chopped mint leaves, basil leaves, lime juice, and honey to the bowl. Gently toss the ingredients together until well combined.
- Season the salsa with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the watermelon salsa a quick stir and taste, adjusting the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the refreshing watermelon salsa chilled with tortilla chips or pita chips for scooping.
Dive into this vibrant and refreshing watermelon salsa that perfectly captures the essence of summer – a sweet, spicy, and oh-so-satisfying treat that’ll keep you cool and happy on even the hottest of days!
