Watermellon Salsa

I found this recipe in the June Issue of Food Network Magazine.

I had some special friends in for lunch today and this was a big hit. Give it a try, I think you will really enjoy it. It is very refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
• 1 Tablespoon sugar-I used agave nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups seeded and finely cubed watermellon
• 1 cucumber,peeled,seeded nad diced--If it is a fresh cucumber out of my garden I do not peel.
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced-I used 2 mangoes
• 1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and minced very fine
• 1 small red onion,finely chopped-go easy on the onion
• 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt-I did not use
• Tortilla or pita chips for serving

Directions:

1. Stir together the first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Refrigrate to marinate flavors.
4. I did make the salsa the night before, but added the fresh basil  a few hours before serving.
5. Serve with chips or crackers of choice.
6. Oh yes I did drain the salsa before serving as it got very watery. Use the drained juice to drink or in a smoothie.

Enjoy!!