One word: refreshing!
If you’re looking for the perfect summer salsa – something sweet, spicy, and totally unexpected – this Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa is it. It’s my seasonal favorite, and once you try it, it might just become yours too.
Juicy, cool watermelon brings the “ice,” while fresh jalapeños and garlic deliver the “fire.” Add crisp green peppers, a splash of lime juice, and fragrant cilantro, and you’ve got a salsa that’s as vibrant in flavor as it is in color.
Whether you’re serving it at a backyard BBQ, packing it for a picnic, or using it to top tacos, grilled chicken, or fish – this salsa is a refreshing twist on the classic. Bonus: It’s the perfect way to use up fresh produce from your garden or local farmers market.
Fresh, bold, and ridiculously easy to make, this watermelon salsa is summer in a bowl.
Watermelon salsa? I’m in. Are you?
🍉 What You’ll Need:
- 3 cups fresh seedless watermelon, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust for heat)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (or use garlic powder)
- Juice of 1–2 limes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the diced watermelon, green pepper, jalapeños, and garlic.
- Add the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Gently toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve with tortilla chips, on tacos, or alongside grilled meats and seafood.
🌶️ Pro Tips:
- Want more heat? Add extra jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne.
- Prefer it sweeter? Mix in diced mango or pineapple.
- Don’t skip the lime, it brightens everything up and ties the flavors together.
This recipe is a great way to use fresh ingredients from your garden or local farmer’s market.
Watermelon salsa, I’m in!
