Description
Refreshing and full of flavor, the Watermelon Cucumber Jalapeño Salad is the ultimate summer dish. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light dinner, this vibrant salad combines sweet watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and a hint of spice from jalapeño. In just 10 minutes, you can prepare this nutritious and hydrating salad that not only delights the taste buds but also brightens up any table with its colorful presentation. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet meal at home, this salad is sure to impress with its unique flavor profile and refreshing qualities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 3 cups English cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (de-seeded and diced)
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or mint (sliced)
- Small pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumbers, diced jalapeño, lime juice and zest, fresh herbs, and sea salt.
- Gently toss the ingredients until well mixed.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled for maximum refreshment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg