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Spicy Watermelon Salad

A refreshing and spicy salad that combines the sweetness of watermelon with a kick of heat from jalapeños and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups watermelon diced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced watermelon, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 hour before serving.

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