This simple Watermelon salsa is a delicious, 5-minute recipe that is both super fresh and refreshing and the perfect summer treat!
Is anyone else as obsessed with watermelon as I am? It’s just the perfect go-to summer ingredient for everything! Starters, salads, desserts, smoothies, juices …. Do I even need to go on?! So this 5-minute fruity bbq recipe of a simple watermelon salsa is just so something that needs to be shared this summer!
With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, this watermelon fruit salsa can be whipped up within a few minutes and is brilliant for a summers day and any special occasion – Think BBQ’S!
Plus with watermelon being the deliciously sweet, juicy ingredient that it is, it makes such an interesting juicy, more-ish summer salsa with a delicious contrast between sweet, sour & spicy. Plus with the salty flavour from some tortilla chips – it really covers so many flavour profiles! If you haven’t tried a watermelon recipe that isn’t sweet before, this is definitely a great one to start with as a great fruity bbq recipe, with a kick!
So next time there’s an impromptu summer event – this 5-minute recipe is sure to be a hit! Not to mention that you can serve it up inside the watermelon shell for a true rainbow showstopper!
For other BBQ recipe inspiration this summer then check out my 3 way Hummus Platter, Rainbow goat cheese rolls, Healthy Vegetarian aubergine salad. Also, any of my healthy ‘salad in a jar’ recipes would work amazingly to bulk up and serve as a large BBQ portion. Check out my Mexican salad in a jar, Healthy potato salad, Fattoush Salad or even my Quinoa & Butternut squash salad.
Please let me know what you think of this fruity bbq recipe in the comments below! And, as always i’d love to see your creations so feel free to tag me @AlphaFoodie .
Here’s what you need
- a whole watermelon
- bell peppers, different colours
- jalapeño peppers
- coriander, mint and lime
Here are the steps
Cut the watermelon in half then cut out the flesh and chop into small cubes. Feel free to remove the seeds as you go along if you’d prefer!
Keep one of the cored halves as a serving bowl.Â
Cut the bell peppers into small pieces and mix together with the diced watermelon in a large bowl.
Add the jalapeño peppers, coriander, mint and lime juice.
Serve and enjoy with crisps. Voila! A delicious fruity bbq recipe for this summer!
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Quick & Simple Watermelon Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 whole watermelon
- 4 bell peppers different colours
- 3 jalapeño peppers
- handful coriander
- handful mint
- 2 lime
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon in half then cut out the flesh and chop into small cubes. (Feel free to remove the seeds as you go along if you'd prefer!)
- Cut the bell peppers into small pieces and mix together with the watermelon.
- Add the jalapeño peppers, coriander, mint and lime juice.
- Serve and enjoy with crisps. Voila! A delicious fruity bbq recipe for this summer!
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Theresa Martin
Very healthy & interesting recipes. I will enjoy trying these recipes. Thanks
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Thank you for your comment, Theresa!