Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Appetizers

I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite. You can serve it right away but the best flavor is achieved after letting the salsa rest in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 15 servings (1/3 cup each).

Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups seeded chopped watermelon
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If necessary, drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1/2 starch.