This clean eating watermelon salsa is perfect for a summer snack!
I must admit, I was skeptical about combining basil with watermelon. But The Flavor Bible (affiliate link) insisted that basil did indeed compliment watermelon, so I went with it….. W.O.W!
Nobody could stop eating it. Me especially. The entire 4 cups were gone before I could blink.
It has a very simple flavor to it, but it’s so addictive! Pair this with some clean, organic corn chips, and holy moly!! I promise, it’s one of life’s simple yet amazing pleasures.
Plus, on a hot day, it’s a great way to rehydrate during a meal! Oh, and I highly recommend The Flavor Bible (affiliate link). It’s a wonderful and invaluable tool in the kitchen if you ever struggle with “what goes with what” in the flavor and seasoning department!
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE CLEAN EATING RECIPES:
CLEAN EATING WATERMELON SALSA RECIPE:
Clean Eating Watermelon Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 cups finely chopped watermelon
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup fresh, finely chopped basil
- 1 medium lime (juice only)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon, onion and basil, making sure to chop as small as possible without mincing.
- Add the lime juice, salt and pepper and stir well.
- serving on a pita or with your favorite, clean corn chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Cristina says
Girl this is the good stuff! All I can say is wow my kids couldn’t stop eating it, thanks for another clean kid friendly recipe:)
The Gracious Pantry says
Cristina – That’s wonderful!!! The funny part is, Mini Chef wouldn’t eat it. I think he was JUST expecting the watermelon flavor. The basil threw him off. But that’s okay, because everybody else devoured it.
Glad you all enjoyed it! 🙂
Cristina says
the kids ate it for breakfast..lol I made it early this morning so we could eat it with dinner, I now have to make more:)
The Gracious Pantry says
Cristina – LOL!!! That’s fabulous!
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Yum! I could totally see myself eating that with a spoon 😀
The Gracious Pantry says
Heidi – I sure did! 😉
Charlena says
You must’ve read my shopping list! I now have watermelon chunks and fresh basil in the fridge. 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Charlena – Yep! I’m psychic like that. 😉
Elke Hoffmann says
Just made this and its fantastic! Thank you! 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
Elke – Fabulous! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Christy says
Mint is what I’ve always put with watermelon. I love it, its so cool and refreshing, but my hubby isn’t a fan of mint, so I should try it with the basil for him. Thanks for the idea!
The Gracious Pantry says
Christy – I thought about mint too. We have a chocolate mint plant in the back yard though. No regular mint. It just didn’t go well somehow. I love the basil though. Not sure I’d want it with mint after trying it with the basil. So yummy!
[email protected] says
That sounds like a great combo – especially with the lime too!
The Gracious Pantry says
Jenn – It really is! I ate almost the whole bowl by myself. So refreshing!
Elizabeth says
Sounds delicious! I have been looking for healthy ways to have snacks/appetizers and this sounds wonderful and refreshing. Thanks!
Elizabeth
The Gracious Pantry says
Elizabeth – You’re welcome! It’s definitely refreshing, no doubt about that! 😉
Justusphotography says
You can also use the following in addition to watermelon. 2 c watermelon, 1 c onions, 1 c pineapple (crushed) and 1/2 c concentrated orange juice. and…wait for it….CILANTRO!
Anonymous says
JUP – LOL!! Sounds amazing! I’ll give it a try, thanks!
Anonymous says
Charlie – Ooooh! You should LOVE this one!
graciouspantry says
Sherretteestes – Corn chips are best. Just be sure the pineapple is sweet. Might be hard to find this time of year. I have a strawberry salsa you might like too. It’s a little easier to find good strawberries this time of year than watermelon.
graciouspantry says
sherretteestes – Haha! I guess you’ll just have to try them all!