Description
Zesty Mexican watermelon salad combines fresh summer flavors with a tangy lime dressing and crumbled queso fresco. Cool, crisp watermelon meets spicy chili powder and fresh mint, creating a refreshing side dish perfect for backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups watermelon, cut into cubes (rind and seeds discarded)
- ½ cup queso fresco cheese
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup clover honey
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 heaping teaspoon grated lime zest
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon flaky salt (kosher or Himalayan salt will work too)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking honey, lime juice, zest, and salt in a small mixing bowl until the ingredients meld into a smooth, fragrant liquid.
- Select a spacious serving vessel and gently tumble cubed watermelon into the container, creating a juicy foundation for the salad.
- Delicately scatter crumbled Queso Fresco across the watermelon, allowing the white cheese to contrast beautifully with the ruby-red fruit.
- Cascade the prepared honey-lime dressing over the watermelon and cheese, ensuring each morsel receives a delicate coating of the sweet-tangy mixture.
- Using a soft spatula, tenderly fold the ingredients together, allowing the dressing to intermingle without crushing the delicate watermelon cubes.
- Moments before presenting the salad, sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro across the surface, introducing a vibrant green garnish that will elevate both the visual appeal and aromatic profile of the dish.
Notes
- Cool down on hot summer days with this zesty Mexican-inspired watermelon creation bursting with tangy and sweet flavors.
- Transforms ordinary watermelon into an extraordinary dish that celebrates fresh ingredients and vibrant culinary traditions.
- Perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or when you want a quick, refreshing side that impresses without complicated preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg