Watermelon Salsa With Cinnamon Tortilla Chips (Printable)
Fresh watermelon salsa paired with warm cinnamon tortilla chips. A sweet and savory summer favorite.
# What You Need:
→ Watermelon Salsa
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, diced small
02 - 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
07 - Juice of 1 lime
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 teaspoon honey (optional, adjust to taste)
→ Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
10 - 6 small flour tortillas
11 - 2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Brush both sides of each flour tortilla with melted butter.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the tortillas.
04 - Cut each tortilla into 6-8 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
05 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway through, until crisp and golden brown. Remove and cool.
06 - In a large bowl combine watermelon, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
07 - Add lime juice, salt, and honey (if using). Toss gently until well mixed.
08 - Serve salsa chilled or at room temperature with the cinnamon tortilla chips.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the conversation starter that disappears in minutes at every gathering
- The sweet and spicy combo hits every craving at once
02 -
- The chips must be completely cool before serving or theyll lose their signature crunch
- Watermelon releases liquid as it sits so drain excess before serving if it gets too soupy
03 -
- Room temperature watermelon gives off less liquid than cold straight from the fridge
- Brush the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the chips instead of sprinkling for more even coverage