 Who needs tomatoes? Watermelon salsa is a treat—and watermelon has more lycopene than tomatoes. Photo courtesy Watermelon.org.
August 2010 |
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Recipe: Watermelon Salsa
An Even Healthier Alternative To Tomato Salsa
CAPSULE REPORT: Take advantage of summer’s watermelon and incorporate it every way you can. Salsa is a healthy recipe that can be used in a number of ways; and watermelon has more of the phytonutrient (antioxidant) lycopene than tomatoes, making watermelon salsa even healthier. Also take a look at more watermelon recipes and information:
Watermelon Salsa Recipe
This is a yummy salsa that can also be served as a side dish or as a salad over shredded iceberg lettuce.
Serves 12 to 18.
Ingredients
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2 cans (15.5 ounces) corn kernels, rinsed and drained -or-
3-1/2 cups cooked or raw kernels from the cob
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2 cans (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 red onion, chopped
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2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons mild chili powder
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Juice from 2 limes (4 tablespoons)
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¼ cup olive oil
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Salt to taste
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3 cups chopped seedless watermelon
Preparation
- Mix together all ingredients except watermelon until well combined.
- Gently fold in watermelon. Chill.
- Serve with corn chips or as a side dish. For a special salad, fill Martini glasses with a base of shredded lettuce and top with watermelon salsa. Garnish with black olives on a skewer.
Recipe © 2008 National Watermelon Promotion Board. All rights reserved. Other material
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