Spicy Watermelon Feta Salsa
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
Watermelon and feta is a combination most people know. What most people leave out is the horseradish. Fresh horseradish grated into a watermelon salsa with feta, radishes, red onion, chives, and lime changes it from a predictable summer salad into something that wakes you up. The horseradish hits the back of your nose before the cool watermelon catches up.
Jarred horseradish is too vinegary for this. Fresh horseradish, grated fine on a microplane, dissolves into the salsa and spreads its heat evenly. Start with a small amount and taste. You can always grate more in. Lime juice ties the watermelon and feta together and keeps the onion from dominating.
Tips for Watermelon Salsa
Cut the watermelon into small, even cubes
Dice the watermelon into 1 cm (1/2 inch) cubes. Larger pieces make the salsa hard to scoop with a chip. Uneven pieces mean some bites are all watermelon and others are all feta.
Remove as many seeds as possible while cutting. Seeds are not harmful but they are unpleasant to bite into.
Add the feta last
Toss the watermelon, radishes, red onion, chives, lime, and horseradish together first. Add the crumbled feta on top and fold gently once or twice.
Over-mixing turns the feta into a paste that coats everything. You want distinct crumbles of cheese in each bite, not a uniform pink smear.
Spicy Watermelon Feta Salsa
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Total Time: 15 minutes -
Yield: Serves 4 -
Diet: Vegetarian
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A refreshing and spicy salsa combining juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and spicy horseradish, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup red radishes, roughly chopped (or finely diced red onion)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon fresh horseradish root, finely grated
Instructions
- Cube and seed the watermelon.
- Cube the feta cheese.
- Roughly chop the red radishes or finely chop red onion if substituting.
- Finely chop a small bunch of chives and add to the bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the ingredients.
- Grate fresh horseradish root into the salsa after thoroughly rinsing and peeling it.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead can I make this?
Up to two hours. The watermelon releases water the longer it sits, especially after you add salt from the feta. Make it close to serving time for the best texture.
Can I use prepared horseradish?
Fresh is strongly preferred. If you must use jarred, drain it well and use about half the amount. The vinegar in jarred horseradish changes the flavor balance.
What do I serve this with?
Tortilla chips are classic. It also works as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or spooned over a bed of arugula as a salad.
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