Watermelon Salsa Cinnamon Tortilla Chips (Printable Version)
Juicy watermelon salsa with jalapeño and lime, paired with crisp cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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)
→ 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 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Using a brush, evenly coat both sides of each flour tortilla with melted butter.
03 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over both sides of the buttered tortillas.
04 - Slice each tortilla into 6 to 8 wedges. Lay them flat on parchment-lined baking sheets, ensuring they do not overlap.
05 - Bake chips for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once midway, until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
07 - Add freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and honey if desired. Toss the mixture gently to ensure even distribution.
08 - Present the salsa chilled or at room temperature alongside the cinnamon tortilla chips.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No one expects salsa to be this playful, and you'll love seeing everyone's eyes go wide on the first bite.
- The cinnamon tortilla chips add a cozy crunch that contrasts every juicy-sweet spoonful of salsa.
02 -
- If the tortilla chips overlap in the oven, they bake unevenly and some always end up chewy.
- Letting the salsa sit for 10 minutes perks up the flavors, but don’t let it sit too long or it turns watery.
03 -
- Pat the watermelon dry after dicing – excess juice can water down the salsa.
- A whisper of lemon zest over the finished salsa wakes up all the flavors.