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Watermelon Pico de Gallo Salsa is both nightshade-free and AIP-approved, meaning it’s free from peppers and chilies, yet packed with bold flavor and a fantastic texture. Perfect for summer, we enjoy it with tacos, Mexican salads, alongside steak, or anywhere you’d typically use pico de gallo. Plus, it’s anti-inflammatory!
That refreshing juicy crush of cubed watermelon mingled with spicy onions, tart fresh lime juice and distinctive cilantro makes a plain meal: special!
Paleo, AIP, Gluten-free, Vegan, Whole30 and more.
Nightshades and saying goodbye to Roasting peppers as a child
I loved roasting poblano chilies.
Often on a Friday afternoon, I’d watch an auntie roasting poblano chilies over our gas flame, until they blackened and softened and were ready to peel and stuff — for chile rellenos — or to dice, for salsa. I was very fortunate. These memories and the taste of that authentic food shaped me, in part, to be who I am!
But then health stuff emerged, as it often does, and I had to find alternatives to old favorites.
The result — a happy woman with a great diet, no serious health struggles and a pretty big world of culinary possibilities. So, roasting chilies is now just a lovely memory.
I used to love spicy poblanos in watermelon salsa … but now, I’ve found a simpler way that’s still ravishing, delightful and refreshing.
The ingredients in this salsa — no spicy peppers
Watermelon Pico contains just 4 truly great ingredients:
- fresh watermelon
- purple onion (or white if preferred) — If you can’t have onions, try minced or finely grated fresh ginger; it’s wonderful!
- fresh cilantro
- fresh lime juice
How to make Watermelon Pico de Gallo Salsa
Just toss or stir together the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and serve!
What to eat with Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon Salsa is great with any Latin food!
- tacos
- big salads
- ground meat with Mexican spices
- AIP Mexican foods: ground meat, Plantain Taco Shells (soft tortillas or folded shells), Tiger Nut Flour Tortillas, Cassava Flour Tortillas
- baked or grilled chicken
- steaks
- seafood steaks like swordfish or tuna
- vegetarian feasts with rice and beans
Watermelon Pico de Gallo Salsa (nightshade-free, Paleo AIP, Vegan)
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon cubed, 1/2"-3/4" cubes
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro , ½ cup chopped
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 lime juiced, about 2 Tablespoons
Instructions
- In medium size mixing bowl, stir or toss together all ingredients.
- Serve; or refrigerate covered up to one day.
Nutrition
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linda spiker says
I love that you use poblano in this salad! I have not seen that before and it’s sounds amazing.
Megan Stevens says
Thanks, Linda. There is nothing like the smoky, rich, spicy flavor of roasted poblanos. And the fire is well-suited to the creamy, salty feta and the juicy, crisp watermelon. All so good together.
thefoodhunter says
love the extra spice in this
Megan Stevens says
Thanks, yes!
Anna @GreenTalk says
Love the feta and watermelon combo.
Megan Stevens says
Yes, Anna, me too! Thanks!