I’m obsessed with watermelon. TOTALLY obsessed. Sometimes on a hot summer day, I cut up a whole watermelon and eat nothing for supper but a HUGE bowl of watermelon. It is so good and so hydrating.

I’m also obsessed with fruit salsas during the summer. A sweet salsa on a salty, crispy tortilla chip = HEAVEN!

The key to this Spicy Watermelon Salsa is chopping everything up very, very small so that it is easy to scoop and you get all the flavors in one bite.

Other Ingredients

To compliment the watermelon I add cucumber, red onion, and yellow bell pepper. Just a little of each though. I like this salsa to be mostly watermelon. A few jalapenos and some red pepper flakes get added for some heat. A little lime juice and a bit of honey get added for flavor, plus a whole lot of cilantro (if you like it.)

How To Pick A Watermelon

There are many tips for choosing a good watermelon.

Choose a heavy one for it’s size. This indicates it is really juicy.
Look for dull skin instead of shiny skin.
It should have a large yellow spot on one side where it ripened on the ground.
Give it a thump. It should make a hollow, deep sound.

How To Serve Spicy Watermelon Salsa

This salsa is great served with tortilla chips but I also really love it on shrimp or fish tacos. It also makes a great topping for grilled chicken or shrimp.

Be sure to try this Mojito Watermelon. It is another great summer recipe.