Watermelon Rind Salsa

Watermelon Rind Salsa is a refreshing, crunchy twist on traditional salsa, typically made from finely diced watermelon rind, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice. This innovative dish is a popular summer recipe in the United States, especially in the South, where it's celebrated for reducing food waste and offering a unique, sweet-savory flavor profile.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salsa is low in calories, fat, and protein, but provides a good source of hydration and dietary fiber from the watermelon rind. A typical serving (about 1/4 cup) contains roughly 20-30 calories, along with vitamins C and A from the produce.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	46 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	11 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	320 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg RAE
Magnesium	15 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg
Folate	10 mcg
Iron	0.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally interesting as a creative way to use a part of the watermelon often discarded, it aligns with modern sustainability and zero-waste cooking trends. Nutritionally unique for its high water content and the presence of citrulline, an amino acid found in watermelon rind that may support circulation.