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SPICY WATERMELON SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND LIME

Refreshing Spicy Watermelon Salad with Cilantro and Lime Bliss

This Spicy Watermelon Salad with Cilantro and Lime is a refreshing summer treat bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 mini watermelon Watermelon or 1/4 of a full-sized watermelon
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium Jalapeño adjust based on personal spice tolerance
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil high-quality extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon Honey substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt flaky sea salt recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes or Aleppo pepper for a unique flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice your ripe watermelon into bite-sized cubes or wedges and place in a mixing bowl or on a platter.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and chili flakes to create the dressing.
  3. Add the chopped cilantro and jalapeño to the dressing; stir well to combine.
  4. Pour the dressing over watermelon and toss gently to coat or drizzle dressing over wedges. Garnish with extra cilantro and jalapeño slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble right before serving to maintain freshness.

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