Vegan Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Vegan Spicy Watermelon Salsa is a refreshing dish. This dish features the combination of watermelons with vegetables, jalapenos, and herbs. These watermelons provide a combination of refreshing and spicy flavors. We can have these watermelons as a side or topping. We easily use the leftover watermelon to make this recipe. This Vegan Spicy Watermelon Salsa serves with salads, chips, and tacos to have a clean and simple dish. This salsa prepares quickly in only 15 minutes because we don’t have to cook it. We can easily serve these watermelons at parties or cookouts. The best part of this recipe is that you can easily have them in any diet you are following because they just contain vegetables and fruits.

STATS:

• Calories: 55 kcal
• Preparation time: Fifteen minutes
• Serving size: 1 cup
• Cook time: None
• Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
• Total time: 15 minutes
• Course: Appetizer / Side / Dip
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 4–5 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Citrus juicer

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups watermelon
• 1 cup of cucumber
• ½ cup red onion
• 1 jalapeño
• ½ cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• Salt
• Black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WATERMELON:

• Watermelon adds its sweet taste and moisture content to the salsa. Choose the seedless and ripe melon, so it is easier to make slices and provides a naturally sweet taste. Drain all the excess water, if any, before the addition of other ingredients.

CUCUMBER:

• Cucumber provides the crunch in the salsa and also adds moisture. It also helps to balance the spice and heat. Use the English cucumbers, which have few or no seeds, and they provide a mild taste. Peel the skin if you want, and make the small cubes.

RED ONIONS:

• Use the red onions to provide the sharp flavor, which will balance the sweet taste of the fruits. Make the fine dice to keep the salsa mild and balanced. Soak the onions in the cold water for some time to eliminate the sharp taste if required.

JALAPENOS:

• Jalapeno adds the spice to the salsa. Remove the seeds to lessen the spice or keep them to increase the spiciness if preferred. Use the serrano pepper instead for more spiciness.

CILANTRO:

• We have to add the fresh taste and provide all the tastes. Add the oft stems and leaves. You can also add the mint leaves instead of cilantro if you want.

LIME JUICE & ZEST:

• Use the fresh lime juice and zest to add the bright taste and freshness to the salsa. The acidity will enhance the sweet taste of the fruit and aid in keeping the salsa crisp. Use the fresh lime to provide the best flavor.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take a mixing dish and include the diced watermelon, onions, cucumbers, and jalapenos in it.
2. Include the lime zest, cilantro, and lime juice with salt & black pepper.
3. Mix everything till it is combined properly.
4. Taste them and add more seasoning if required.
5. Chill the salsa for 10 minutes & serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Serve these spicy watermelons with tortilla chips.
• Vegan tacos also go great with these spicy watermelons.
• Add these watermelons to the grain bowls.
• Top these melons on grilled tofu.
• Have these watermelons with the salad for the additional taste.

TIPS:

• Make small dice of all the vegetables and watermelons to provide the best texture.
• Chill the salsa for some time to blend all the flavors.
• Include the jalapenos with seeds to make the spiciest watermelon.
• Use the fresh lie to provide the best taste.
• Drain all the excess juice from the watermelon before adding other ingredients.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add this salsa to the closed vessel and store for two days.

FREEZER:

• We don’t have to freeze this salsa, as its texture gets mushy.

FAQs:

Can we include yellow watermelon?

• Yes, include the yellow watermelon instead. It provides a light honey taste.

Will we include tomatoes in this salsa?

• Include the ½ cup of diced tomatoes to add additional color to this salsa.

How can I make the spicy salsa?

• We can add the serrano peppers or add the jalapeno with seeds to make the spiciest salsa.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 55 kcal

Net carbs: 11 g

Iron: 0.2 g

Fiber: 1 g

Total carbs: 14 g

Vitamin A: 30 g

Protein: 1 g

Sodium: 3 g

Potassium: 170 g

Serving size: 1 cup

Calcium: 10 g

Serving: 4–5 servings