Description
Mexican Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Bursting with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime, this salad is not only easy to make but also visually stunning. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or simply as a light snack, it will be the highlight of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, diced
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced watermelon and sliced cucumber.
- Add finely chopped red onion.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with chili powder.
- Gently toss to combine without squishing the ingredients.
- Fold in chopped mint leaves just before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg