What is this recipe about?
Watermelon needs no introduction. Low calories, dieter’s delight, Summer fruit, refreshing. At home, we love to eat fruits in their natural form as far as possible. Fresh, juicy watermelons , diced cucumbers and a quick seasoning, you are set to conquer the day, right? And salsa like this oil-free Coriander Mint Tomato Salsa are great as a dip too - check out that recipe :-). If you are looking for more summery salads, why not try this No fuss Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Apple Cider dressing or this deliciously quick to make Roasted Pineapple Salsa
While watermelons are generally red (at least from what I have seen), this yellow watermelon was a delight and a feast to all the senses - juicy, sweeter-than-sugar-sweet and completely hydroponically grown..The kids could hardly believe it was watermelon in that colour.
8 reasons we would make this salsa again !!
- ✅ 100% natural (ticks all the boxes ✅ - Vegan, Keto, Gluten Free, Plant based)
- ✅ Ridiculously easy.
- ✅ No-oil
- ✅ no refined sugar
- ✅ No dressing required
- ✅ Summer Friendly
- ✅ Pocket friendly
- ✅ Completely customisable.
Do you need any more reasons? So, tell me when are you making this salsa? If you are like us and LOVE watermelons, some more recipes with this delicious summer fruit:
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So, what goes into this?
- Watermelon cubes (red and yellow)
- Green cucumber (cut into small bites)
- Chaat masala
- Shredded mint
- Salt to taste
- Red chilli flakes (opt.)
There is no defined quantity / ratio of ingredients. Play with the ingredients or add some more What else would you add ? (I am thinking chickpeas or any plant protein to make this a heavy meal by itself)
Watermelon Salsa
Equipment
- Bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups Watermelon (cubed and kept chilled)
- 1 cup Cucumber (cubed with skin on, chilled)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint leaves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (optional)
Instructions
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MIna Joshi says
I love the two ingredients you have used - cucumber and melon to create a salsa. It sounds tasty and cooling too. I have just discovered the chaat masala flavours and can't wait to try your recipe.
Kalyani says
Thank you, Mina ji. yes the chaat masala makes it lipsmacking . hope you would try it
The Girl Next Door says
Looks soooo colourful and pretty! With chaat masala, red chilli flakes and lemon juice going in, I can imagine how flavourful this salsa would be. This is the only way I like eating watermelon, and now you've tempted me enough to make some of this beautiful salsa for myself. ????
Kalyani says
awww. Do try it priya. we too like watermelon in this chatpata fashion
Archana says
Absolutely love the use of watermelon and cucumbers to make the salsa. Simply delicious and just right for the season.
Kalyani says
Thank you archana..
Shobha Keshwani says
I love such simple and refreshing salads in summer. Good combination of ingredients. Chaat masala with mint and lemon juice gives a lovely chatpata flavour
Kalyani says
Thanks Shobha.yes the chaat masala was the star here..
Mayuri Patel says
Wow Kalyani, you get yellow watermelon in Mumbai! I enjoyed it for the first time in Bali. Its so common there along with the red one. What a delicious and refreshing watermelon cucumber salsa. Perfect as a side with any Mexican food or even on its own.
Kalyani says
even we saw yellow watermelon for the first time here, Mayuri and we were as excited as the kids 🙂 yes, it makes for a meal on its own...
Jolly Makkar says
Wow that's a delicious watermelon salsa. I love way you have used the watermelon for serving your dish. Will love to grab it now
Poonam Bachhav says
This is such a refreshing salsa using watermelon and cucumber! Love the use of chat masala, mint and lemon juice . Can imagine the flavors !
Kalyani says
Thanks Poonam ! it is indeed refreshing!
Seema Sriram says
This is so beautiful with both the yellow and red watermelon they look so refreshing.
Kalyani says
awwww. thanks Seema