Looking for a delicious take on watermelon? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this recipe, juicy melon meets aromatic cilantro and tangy lime. Add some spicy jalapeños and a dressing made from lime juice, olive oil, honey, and salt to seal the deal. Sounds delicious? Then go on make this spicy watermelon salad with us.
Spicy Watermelon Salad: Quick to Make, Even More Quickly Devoured
Bring variety to your summer table with this spicy watermelon salad with cilantro and lime. Its unique combination makes it a refreshing side dish that goes perfectly with both grilled meat and vegetarian dishes alike. What’s even better, it’s prepared in no time.
But, this flavor combination isn’t out of left field. In many Latin American families, spicy watermelon salad is considered a symbol of hospitality and community. It is served at family celebrations and relaxed barbecues when people gather together in warm weather. Its quick preparation makes it the ideal dish for spontaneous visits or when you want to offer your guests something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
Fresh cilantro gives this watermelon salad its characteristic flavor. This herb, which can be quite polarizing, brings a citrusy freshness with slightly peppery undertones. The lime provides the necessary acidity, which combines all the flavors and balances the sweetness of the melon. Together with a pinch of salt and some chili, the dish carries a flavor profile that is both refreshing and stimulating.
Salads with fruit are perfect for summer. How about a Mediterranean parsley salad or a refreshingly rich summer salad with grilled peaches? Our chickpea salad with grilled chicken is both filling and really delicious.
Spicy Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 1 mini watermelon
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp coarse salt
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ½ jalapeño
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Wash the cilantro and chop it coarsely. Wash the jalapeño and slice it into rings. Stir both into the dressing.
- Place the watermelon in a bowl and gently mix everything together.
- Serve the spicy watermelon salad with extra cilantro, coarse sea salt, and an extra pinch of chili flakes, if desired.