Happy Cinco de Mayo! Most people aren’t really sure what Cinco de Mayo is, except that it’s an opportunity each year to have fun with friends and sample some awesome south-of-the-border-themed food and drinks on the fifth of May. While that may be true, it’s actually a lot more than that. Here’s the official low down, in case you’re interested.
To celebrate the holiday, I’ll be meeting up with some friends later today and I’ve been asked to “bring a dish.” This year, I’m combining my social life and my new blogging life by making something I’m calling “Cinco de Mayo Watermelon Salsa.”
You’d be surprised at how tasty this recipe really is. What a lot of people don’t realize is that watermelon works like tomatoes in many recipes and, just like tomatoes, watermelon is packed with lycopene, an antioxidant. In fact, it has 40 percent more of the stuff than tomatoes!
If anyone makes this recipe, leave a comment to let me know how you liked it. You can also check out more watermelon salsa recipes here!
CINCO DE MAYO WATERMELON SALSA
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chopped watermelon (seeds removed)
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapenõ chilies
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS: Stir together all ingredients in bowl. Refrigerate, covered at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Stir before serving.
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This sounds so yummy. :)
Nothing is more tasty and refreshing as a great watermelon salsa. When you add the heat from the jalapeno it is simply scrumptious. The fact that is goes great with a ice cold corona topped with lime is an added plus ;)
-V
i’ll be serving mine with tequilla chasers! (i’m also putting a sombrero on a watermelon for the centerpiece.
I’ll let you guys know how it turns out (I haven’t made it before). As for Pablo’s idea about a sombrero on a watermelon, I know I’m bringing a watermelon and I’m sure someone will have a sombrero, so we’ll be covered!
Sounds Good! Happy Cinco De Mayo!
I already have my Cinco de Mayo menu set but will be trying out this salsa recipe for my next bbq for sure!
this salsa sounds delightful! i love watermelon!
I never knew how versitile watermelons can be! Wow this seems fun & easy. Hope there will be more event blogs like this…how about best alcohol drinks that use watermelon…. Tell me more :)
Who would ever think you could do so much with a watermelon. Love to see more recipies!
This sounds so delicious, I just peed a little!