Sweet meets spicy with this summertime recipe. Nachos with homemade watermelon avocado salsa. Perfect dish for our Watermelon Fiesta Party.
Nachos with Watermelon Avocado Salsa
Course: avocado, Mexican Recipes, watermelonServings
8
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesIngredients
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 minced garlic clove
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 1/2 cups diced watermelon
16 ounces fat-free refried beans
11 ounces corn tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- To make salsa: In medium bowl, combine avocado, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, chilies and red onion; toss to thoroughly mix. Add watermelon and toss gently. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, heat beans until hot. Mash if preferred.
- Place chips on flat, oven-proof plate or cookie sheet and top with beans and cheese. Repeat layers as desired. Heat in oven 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and chips are hot.
- Top with salsa mixture and sour cream.
Source
Recipe and photo courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board
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