Description
A refreshing salad with sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and a kick from jalapeño, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (choose ripe for best flavor)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño, creating a colorful mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring even coverage of the dressing.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing taste that awakens the palate.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Allow the salad to rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg