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SPICY WATERMELON SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND LIME

Spicy Watermelon Salad with Cilantro and Lime for Summer Bliss

Enjoy a refreshing bite of summer with this Spicy Watermelon Salad with Cilantro and Lime, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 mini watermelon or 1/4 of a full-sized one
  • 1 bunch cilantro fresh; can substitute with basil or mint
  • 1 medium jalapeño adjust to taste or omit
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey can substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea or kosher salt recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes use Aleppo pepper or regular chili flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Whisk
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by selecting a ripe watermelon and cut it into bite-sized wedges or cubes. Arrange on a serving platter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and chili flakes until combined. Fold in cilantro and jalapeño.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon wedges or toss the cubes with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, dress the salad just before serving. Leftovers can be stored for up to 1 day in a sealed container in the fridge.

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