Roasted Corn and Watermelon Salsa

​Scoop up this fresh salsa with your favorite chips, serve on top of simply cooked chicken or fish, or pile on top of a green salad. Feel free to add whatever produce you have on hand: fresh herbs like cilantro or basil would be delicious. Bell or spicy peppers would also be a great addition. Click here for our Simple Roasted Corn recipe or substitute canned sweet corn in this recipe instead.

This recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Watermelon is a great fruit for children to practice their knife skills on because it's very "soft". Have them dice the watermelon using a kid-safe knife or butter knife then mix all of the other ingredients together for this sweet and savory dip. 

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Roasted Corn and Watermelon Salsa

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen

​Scoop up this fresh salsa with your favorite chips, serve on top of simply cooked chicken or fish, or pile on top of a green salad. Feel free to add whatever produce you have on hand: fresh herbs like cilantro or basil would be delicious. Bell or spicy peppers would also be a great addition.

Ingredients

• 2 cups watermelon, diced small
• 1 small cucumber, peeled, if necessary, and diced small
• 2 to 3 cups tomatoes (any kind), diced small
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1 cup roasted corn (or sweet corn from a can)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

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