Summertime Salsas on a Gulf Coast Vacation

We can all agree that summertime vibes resonate sunshine, sand, and surf – especially along the beaches of the Gulf Coast! But what else goes perfectly with those days spent frolicking in warm and salty waters? Salsa. Yes, fresh salsa with sun-ripened flavors make for the perfect snack or accompaniment to a fresh meal grilled over an open flame.

If you are driving in to stay with us this summer and want a real treat, be sure to stop at one of the many farm stands along the routes in Alabama, Georgia, or Mississippi. Flying in? No problem, you should be able to find plenty of fresh ingredients at a local grocery store. Either way, mix up your recipe in the morning and it should be a melody of flavors just in time for lunch al fresco or a sunset snack. 

Easy Breezy Cherry Tomato Salsa Recipe

What You’ll Need:

• 2 pints fresh Cherry Tomatoes (quartered)
• ¼ cup finely chopped Cilantro
• ¼ cup finely chopped Yellow or Red Onion
• ¼ cup thinly sliced Green Onions
• 1 finely chopped Jalapeno (seeds optional)
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime Juice (about 1-2 limes)
• 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• Freshly ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or airtight container. Mix thoroughly and cover.

2. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before serving.

What-A-Day Watermelon Salsa Recipe

What You’ll Need:

• 2 cups chopped fresh Watermelon (red or yellow)
• 2 cups chopped fresh homegrown or farm heirloom tomatoes (or just some perfectly ripe juicy summer ones)
• ¼ cup finely chopped Cilantro (basil may be added or substituted for an extra twist)
• ¼ cup finely chopped Sweet Vidalia Onion
• ¼ cup thinly sliced Green Onions
• 1 finely chopped small Jalapeno (seeds removed)
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime Juice (about 1-2 limes)
• 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• Freshly ground Black Pepper (to taste)
• Lime Zest (to taste)

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or airtight container. Mix thoroughly and cover.

2. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Cool As A Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa Recipe

What You’ll Need:

• 2 cups chopped fresh Pineapple
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped peeled seeded fresh homegrown or farm stand cucumbers (or just some perfectly crisp summer ones)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped Mint
• ¼ cup finely chopped Red Onion
• 1 finely chopped extra small Jalapeno (seeds removed)
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime Juice (about 2 limes)
• 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• Freshly ground Black Pepper (to taste)
• Lime Zest (to taste)

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or airtight container. Mix thoroughly and cover.

2. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Haven’t booked your stay yet? Summertime is a popular season to visit the beach due to warm weather, endless sunshine, and crystal-clear emerald waters. There is still time to reserve a summer getaway to the Gulf Coast. Check out our vacation rental inventory – Alabama rentals or Florida rentals – to find the perfect accommodation for your next beach trip. And don’t miss our Gulf Coast deals making your next stay as easy as a few clicks! You’ll be sitting on the sand with fresh salsa ready to take in a beautiful sunset in no time at all.  We hope to welcome you soon.