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Can you believe this week we will be celebrating fourth of July?!!!
I feel like I have blinked and summer is half-way over!
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While I may not coordinate my wardrobes for the holidays, I love to coordinate my food with the holidays!!
There are so many fabulous ideas floating around for the 4th of July–it so fun to come up with a festive meal plan, but slightly harder to keep the food free from artificial coloring and ingredients–such a bummer!
I tend to lean towards my family’s favorites for the 4th–Papa’s Baked Beans, Grilled Sweet Corn, BBQ Drumsticks, Blueberry Pie Bars, and BLT Pasta Salad.
And of course Watermelon Salsa served with Blue Corn Chips–perfect to showcase Red, White and Blue.
Watermelon Salsa
Have you ever tried watermelon with salt before?
Growing up, I remember my grandparents and parents sprinkling salt on their watermelon slices. At first I thought this trend was disgusting, but after much coaxing, I gave it a try.
I was HOOKED.
Watermelon’s flavor is intensified with the addition of salt and seriously makes your tastes buds water for MORE.
Hence, why Watermelon Salsa paired with salty feta and corn chips is just so darn irresistible.
This super simple watermelon dip highlights the flavors of summer, while creating a beautiful dip that looks extremely festive served with blue corn chips of any kind. Not to mention, this watermelon dip is quick to throw together!
Red White and Blue Recipes
Watermelon Salsa is unexpected and delightful twist on classic salsa and when served with blue tortilla chips, it is a festive addition to your 4th of July Party.
A few more recipes you may enjoy:
- Blueberry and Watermelon Arugula Salad
- Simply adorable Flag Pizza from “Bev Cooks.”
- From “Taste and Tell,” a simple American Flag breakfast.
- Delicious Triple Berry Lemon Cookie Cups from “Spoonful of Flavor.”
Tips on Watermelon Salsa
- Be sure to use a ripe watermelon for this easy Watermelon Salsa. You can tell if a watermelon is ripe by three things: it should feel heavy for its size, sound hollow when tapped, and have a yellow spot where the watermelon rested on the ground.
- This watermelon salsa is best served within a few hours of assembly. When entertaining, I pre-dice my watermelon, and cilantro and then right before the party, I mix all ingredients together.
- If your watermelon salsa gets watery, simply drain over a colander and then serve.
- If you don’t like cilantro, feel free to use fresh mint instead. Mint and watermelon are a nice combo–as evidenced in my Watermelon Mint Granita.
- Don’t just limit this watermelon salsa to serving with chips. It is also delicious served over grilled fish or on top of chicken or bean tacos.
Watermelon Salsa Recipe
Watermelon Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon diced into 1/4" cubes
- 1/2 seedless cucumber diced
- 1/2 white onion diced
- juice of 1 lime or lemon in a pinch!
- 1/4-1/2 cup crumbled feta I like a lot, some people prefer just a touch
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Toss ingredients together and serve immediately.
Stephanie says
I love this round of posts. I think the Watermelon magic wands are adorable, and would be so much fun at a picknik. I am also anxious to try the salsa. I have had the watermelon fire and ice salsa before and I love it. I am sure I will enjoy this one as well.
Taylor says
Love that you made an unhealthy holiday, healthy…but still fun! That salad looks delish too – pinning!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Taylor! I love making food fun but still staying true to my healthy lifestyle 🙂
Tammy says
yay! Something new to do with watermelon! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned it to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
Miz Helen says
What a great celebration of recipes, looks delicious! Hope you have had a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Caroline | carolinescooking says
Looks a great, easy salsa for this time of yeaar.
Caroline | carolinescooking says
Looks a great, easy salsa for this time of year.
Kristen Chidsey says
Yes indeed
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I’ve never tried watermelon salsa before, but this sounds delicious! We’ll be trying it soon!
Kristen Chidsey says
I didn’t think it would be good, but it so awesome!
Nellie Tracy says
This salsa looks absolutely beautiful! Pairing the watermelon with the saltiness of the chips and feta is brilliant!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Nellie! I adore that sweet and salty combo myself.
Nancy Buchanan says
Such a fabulous condiment for the summer and a great way to use up too much watermelon!
Kristen Chidsey says
I agree Nancy! This is a great way to change up how you use a giant watermelon.