Description
Refresh your summer gatherings with this Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad! This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of juicy watermelon with tangy lime juice and a hint of chili seasoning, creating a refreshing and zesty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light snack, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also visually appealing with its colorful ingredients. Enjoy it on its own or as a delightful side to grilled meats. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 seedless watermelon
- 2 limes (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili seasoning
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta for variations)
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon into 1-inch pieces, ensuring even sizes for better flavor melding.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, lime juice, salt, and chili seasoning. Toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill and enhance flavors.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the salad and add lime zest for an extra pop of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg