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Watermelon Pico de Gallo

Watermelon Pico de Gallo

byMagnolia
Total 1 hour and 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
Active 20 mins
Makes 3 cups
TIP: Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them.
Ingredients
  • 3 cups chopped seedless watermelon
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow or green sweet pepper
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (see Cook’s Note)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving if desired
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans, rinsed and drained canned black-eyed peas, or drained, canned shoepeg corn (optional)
  • Black bean or blue corn tortilla chips, for serving
    Directions
    1. In a medium bowl, stir together the first seven ingredients (through salt). If desired, stir in the beans, black-eyed peas, or corn. Cover and chill 1 to 4 hours. If desired, sprinkle with additional cilantro before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.