Watermelon salsa
- 1½ teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups seeded and finely chopped watermelon
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- Tortilla or pita chips
Instructions:
- This seemingly odd mix of ingredients makes an amazing appetizer.
- Stir together the lime zest, lime juice, sugar, and pepper. Add the watermelon, cucumber, jalapeño, onion, and basil and toss gently.
- Chill the salsa until ready to serve and add the garlic salt just before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.