Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

This is a spicy-sweet salsa that starts off cool and ends in heat. It's hot, but very refreshing. I keep the seeds in the peppers for maximum heat. This was a prize-winning recipe at our neighbor's classic Cinco de Mayo party.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
55 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place 3 cups watermelon and 1 whole serrano chile pepper in a blender; blend on the liquefy setting until sauce is smooth.
Step 2
Mix remaining 3 cups watermelon, salsa verde, minced serrano chile pepper, and taco seasoning together in a bowl. Pour watermelon sauce over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Season salsa with salt.
Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients

  • salt to taste
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, minced
  • 1 serrano chile pepper
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
  • 6 cups cubed watermelon, divided
  • ½ cup salsa verde (such as Herdez®)

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