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Jun 8, 2009 
For years now I have loved going to the farmers market. I find that it is a relaxing experience as you take a moment in life to step outside and enjoy the beauty that is around you. I also find it a great way to stay current with what fruits and vegetables are in season in your area.
This weekend I found one of my favorite in season treasures; watermelon. Watermelon to me is one of those fruits that you can enjoy year round without too much disappointment but once a year this refreshing treat really hits its stride as it becomes juicier and sweeter then ever. I also feel that watermelon is definitely a summer must have! What kid doesn’t remember seeing who could spit the seeds furthest?
My intentions for this watermelon, however, went beyond that of a seed spitting contest (especially because I picked up the seedless variety) and into something a little spicier….
Seeing as how this watermelon was born and raised in Texas I felt that it deserved to be turned into something that is purely Texas at heart, a salsa. Not just any salsa my friends; no, this watermelon was predestined to become one of our family’s favorite Texas traditions. Watermelon Salsa!
Watermelon salsa is not only sweet and refreshing but spicy as well! It’s the best of both worlds! Trust me once you make this you won’t be able to stop eating it. Our family tends to run out of chips quickly once this Texas masterpiece has been created.
To begin your watermelon salsa, combine the lime juice and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved. This is part of that sweet and refreshing feel.
Now… you can use the lime juice from the bottle if you want to save time, as it doesn’t really change the flavor all that much. However, the fresher the ingredients the fresher the taste.
Next add your chopped watermelon. I like to chop this somewhat fine but you will want to still have it be a little bit chunky as this will give your salsa some crunchiness. Running this through a blender will totally make a runny soupy salsa and no one in Texas likes that!
Add some chopped onion.
Then some chopped mint, cilantro, and your jalapeño. Make sure to only use the mint leaves and not the stems (Unless you want an “earthy” flavor to your salsa).
Also, when chopping the jalapeño be sure to mince this well. It will keep the flavor of your salsa even. Large chunks can cause one bite to be sweet and the next to be nothing but hot!! This is also your heat control switch for your salsa. If you like things hot go ahead and use the whole jalapeño. If you’d like to keep your taste buds for a few more years and like your salsa a little milder, then only use 1 tablespoon instead.
Now it’s time for the final ingredient; chopped cucumber. Once all of your ingredients are combined gently toss the salsa until everything has been combined. This will taste great right out of the box; but if you want to really get a great tasting salsa (and I mean GREAT TASTING SALSA), let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Bring out the Margaritas and now you’re ready to party Texas style!
This is a little bit of Texas from me to you. I hope you enjoy it!
Watermelon Salsa Recipe
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons browns sugar
• 3 cups chopped watermelon (about ½ full sized watermelon)
• ½ cup minced red onion
• ¼ cup mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons minced jalapenos (about ½ jalapeño)
• 1/3 cup cilantro
• ½ cucumber
• Salt to taste
Directions:
1. Whisk the limejuice and sugar until sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients in a medium size bowl. Toss gently. Refrigerate overnight.
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