Description
This Spicy Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a colorful, zesty dish perfect for summer. Sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and a punch of jalapeño make every bite refreshingly bold.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (about 1/2 medium watermelon)
- 2 cups cucumber, diced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the watermelon, cucumbers, and sliced red onion.
- Stir in the chopped mint and jalapeño for a burst of flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything lightly to coat.
- Let it chill for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend before serving.
Notes
Letting the salad sit for a few minutes helps deepen the flavor. You can customize the spice level and even add a sprinkle of feta or a few slices of avocado for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, summer recipe, spicy salad, refreshing dish