Watermelon Ancho Chile Salsa

By tammy1365

Sweet and spicy, this watermelon ancho chili salsa is perfect with grilled chicken, pork or seafood -- or just serve with tortilla chips!

Ingredients

• 2 ancho chiles, seeds removed
• 1/4 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch pieces, about 2 1/2 cups
• 1/2 large beefsteak tomato, chopped
• 1/4 small red onion, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeño, with seeds, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Bring chiles and 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit until chiles soften, 25–30 minutes.

Transfer chiles to a blender with a slotted spoon; discard liquid. Add watermelon, tomato, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice and blend until smooth; season with salt. Cover and chill.

Do Ahead: Salsa can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled.