Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Watermelon Cucumber Jalapeño Salad, the ultimate summer dish that effortlessly combines sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, and a spicy kick from jalapeños. This refreshing salad is not only easy to whip up in just 10 minutes but also makes for a healthy addition to any meal or summer gathering. Ideal as a side dish or a light snack, its unique flavor profile will excite your taste buds while keeping you cool on warm days. With fresh ingredients and minimal preparation, this salad is perfect for meal prep or last-minute entertaining. Enjoy it chilled for the best taste experience!
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 3 cups English cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (diced)
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or mint (sliced)
- Small pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all your ingredients by chopping watermelon into cubes, slicing cucumbers, and dicing jalapeño after removing seeds.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon cubes, sliced cucumbers, diced jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest, and fresh herbs.
- Gently toss everything together until well 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 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe watermelon for optimal sweetness. Adjust jalapeño quantity based on your heat preference. Consider adding feta cheese or swapping herbs for alternative flavors.