Chorizo Tostadas with Watermelon Salsa
Chorizo Tostadas are topped with fresh, homemade Watermelon Serrano Salsa, Queso Fresco and Creamy Avocado Sauce for a deliciously easy recipe!
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Ingredients
Watermelon Serrano Salsa
- 2 cups watermelon, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 2 serrano peppers, de-seeded & minced
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp lime zest
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Chorizo Tostadas
- 1 lb chorizo
- 4 tostada shells
- ¼ cup queso fresco
Avocado Cream Sauce
- 1 avocado, skin removed & seeded
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the watermelon salsa to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Place the salsa in the refrigerator.
- Cook the chorizo in a skillet on the stove over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Place the chorizo on the tostada shells, then top with the watermelon salsa and queso fresco.
- To make the avocado cream sauce, puree the avocado, lime juice and cilantro in a blender or food processor and drizzle over the tostadas.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Use soyrizo to make this recipe vegetarian. Omit the queso fresco to make it vegan.
- Gluten Free Option: This recipe is gluten-free when gluten-free chorizo is used. Brands vary, so be sure to check labels to find a chorizo that is gluten-free.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 743kcal (37%)Carbohydrates 29g (10%)Protein 32g (64%)Fat 57g (88%)Saturated Fat 20g (100%)Cholesterol 105mg (35%)Sodium 1867mg (78%)Potassium 966mg (28%)Fiber 6g (24%)Sugar 8g (9%)Vitamin A 831mg (17%)Vitamin C 30mg (36%)Calcium 88mg (9%)Iron 3mg (17%)
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