Description
Watermelon Cucumber Jalapeño Salad is the ultimate summer dish that combines refreshing flavors with a hint of spice. This vibrant salad features juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and a touch of jalapeño heat, making it a perfect side for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. With its quick preparation and healthy ingredients, this salad not only dazzles the palate but also adds a splash of color to your table. Enjoy it chilled for the best experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 3 cups English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, de-seeded and diced
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or mint, sliced
- Small pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Cut the watermelon into cubes, slice the cucumbers, de-seed and dice the jalapeño, and zest and juice the lime.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, jalapeño, lime juice and zest, herbs, and sea salt. Toss gently until evenly mixed.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg