Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad that combines sweet watermelon with spicy jalapeño, zesty lime, and fresh herbs for a bold and lively flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1 jalapeño or chili pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Chill your mixing bowl in the fridge for 5 minutes to keep the salad crisp.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add watermelon, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, mint, and cilantro.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture.
- Cook to Perfection: Toss gently to coat, keeping the watermelon cubes intact.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime or chili if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate immediately and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients before mixing for maximum freshness.
- Add herbs at the last moment to keep them bright and vibrant.
- Prepare dressing separately if making ahead and mix before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg