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Mojito Watermelon Salsa

June 2, 2022 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

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a bowl of mojito watermelon salsa with a mint-lime dressing

For a recent barbecue, I made this Mojito Watermelon Salsa using watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, cucumbers, and green onions. Then I stirred in some lime, honey, and mint to achieve the mojito flavor.

a bowl of mojito watermelon salsa with a mint-lime dressing

I love melons! I could, and have, eaten a whole cantaloupe for lunch and then had watermelon for dessert. So when it was my turn to come up with an appetizer for a barbecue, making salsa with my favorite fruits seemed like a natural choice.

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Kitchen Tip: When you cut up watermelon and other melons, put your cutting board inside a cookie sheet to keep the juice from getting all over the counter.

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Mojitos are flavored with lime and mint. I used the zest and juice of one lime and 15 mint leaves to create the unique mojito flavored dressing. I did not add any alcohol to the dressing.

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In addition to melons, I added cucumbers, grapes, and green onions to the salsa. It is a sweet salsa, but the green onions give it a slightly savory touch.

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Mojito Watermelon Salsa Recipe

This melon salsa recipe is a delicious twist on traditional salsa recipes!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups diced watermelon
  • 1 cup diced cantaloupe
  • 1 cup diced honeydew
  • ½ cup diced cucumbers
  • ½ cup diced grapes
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 15 mint leaves, shredded (extra for garnish optional)

Directions:

1. Add the diced watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, cucumbers, and grapes to a medium bowl.

2. Add the lime zest and shredded mint leaves.

3. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and sugar. If necessary, drain some of the juice from the bowl of fruit and add it to the lime juice to help dissolve the sugar.

4. Pour the lime dressing over the fruit. Toss to thoroughly coat.

5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with your favorite chips.

Mojito Melon Salsa Recipe - A unique salsa recipe that uses watermelon, cantaloupes, honeydew, and grapes with a Mojito dressing of lime and mint.

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Mojito Watermelon Salsa Recipe

This Watermelon salsa recipe is a delicious twist on traditional salsa recipes! 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Mojito Watermelon Salsa Recipe, Watermelon Salsa, Watermelon Salsa Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 27kcal
Author Alea Milham

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup diced watermelon
  • 1 cup diced cantaloupe
  • 1 cup diced honeydew
  • ½ cup diced cucumbers
  • ½ cup diced grapes
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 15 mint leaves shredded (extra for garnish optional)

Instructions

  • Add the diced watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, cucumbers, and grapes to a medium bowl.
  • Add the lime zest and shredded mint leaves.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and sugar. If necessary, drain some of the juice from the bowl of fruit and add it to the lime juice to help dissolve the sugar.
  • Pour the lime dressing over the fruit. Toss to thoroughly coat.
  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

 

One of the great things about this recipe is that since it only uses 1 1/2 cups of watermelon, you have a lot of leftover watermelon to make fruit kebobs, fruit salad, or  watermelon cupcakes:

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Yes, it is absolutely acceptable to serve watermelon for every single course, including dessert!

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    June 14, 2022 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    I think this would be amazing for any party this summer. Pinned and I can’t wait to try it out. This post will be one of the features this week. Thanks so much for taking the time to share it. #HomeMattersParty

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  2. Margarita Ibbott ~ @DownshiftingPRO says

    February 13, 2014 at 10:45 am

    That just looks so good. I thought you could put a bit of sweet corn in the salsa to make it taste great. What a great recipe.

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  3. Ann says

    January 3, 2014 at 1:53 am

    I made this salsa for a party and it was amazing. It was a large crowd so I doubled the recipe.

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  4. Enza Ketcham says

    September 8, 2013 at 2:29 am

    The cupcakes look amazing and so does that salsa! I love the bright colors!

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  5. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:09 am

    This salsa is gorgeous, Alea! What beautiful produce, and what a lovely way to serve it. I like the lime and mint flavours as well. I’ve always been a fan of a good Mojito 😉

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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