Spicy Watermelon Salad with Cilantro and Lime
This spicy watermelon salad with cilantro and lime is a vibrant summer dish that bursts with flavor and freshness. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, this salad combines sweet watermelon with zesty lime and a kick of heat from jalapeño. The result is a delightful balance of sweet and spicy that’s sure to impress your guests. Fast to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can serve it as a side dish, light snack, or even as a refreshing appetizer. Enjoy this healthy, gluten-free salad that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 mini watermelon, or 1/4 of a regular watermelon, cut into wedges or bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 a jalapeño, thinly sliced or chopped up for less intense heat
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
- Flaky sea salt and extra red chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into handheld-sized wedges or bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, kosher salt, and optional chili flakes.
- Add chopped cilantro and jalapeño slices to the dressing; stir well.
- Arrange the watermelon on a serving platter or individual plates; spoon the dressing over the top.
- Garnish with flaky sea salt and extra red chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg