Watermelon Salsa With Cinnamon Chips (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy watermelon meets crisp cucumber and zesty lime, paired with warm cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips for the ultimate summer bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the 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)

→ For the Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

10 - 6 small flour tortillas
11 - 2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your 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 -
  • The way cool juicy watermelon plays against warm cinnamon chips is pure magic
  • It disappears faster than traditional salsa at every gathering
02 -
  • Watermelon releases liquid as it sits, so drain excess juice before serving or youll end up with soup at the bottom of the bowl
  • The chips soften quickly in humid weather, so bake them the same day youre serving for that shatteringly crisp texture
03 -
  • Use the sharpest knife you have for the watermelon to avoid crushing those delicate cubes
  • Let the chips cool completely on the baking sheet, moving them too early makes them bend instead of snap

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