Spicy Watermelon Salad with Cilantro and Lime
A refreshing summer salad featuring crisp watermelon, zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 mini watermelon (or ¼ of a regular watermelon)
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ jalapeño, thinly sliced or chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
- Flaky sea salt and extra red chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your watermelon by slicing it into wedges or bite-sized cubes.
- Chop the cilantro finely after rinsing and patting it dry.
- Handle the jalapeño by slicing it thinly—consider wearing gloves if you’re sensitive to heat.
- Make your dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, honey, kosher salt, and optional red chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Combine the watermelon pieces, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño in a large bowl, tossing gently.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve the salad in a bowl or platter, garnished with flaky sea salt and extra chili flakes.
Notes
Let the salad sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor. Adjust spice levels according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, vegan salad, healthy recipe