Mexican Watermelon Salad
A refreshing and vibrant blend of sweet watermelon, savory Queso Fresco, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime that embodies the joy of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups watermelon, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup clover honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 heaping teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt
Instructions
- Prep your watermelon by slicing it into quarters, removing the rind, and cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
- Toss in the crumbled Queso Fresco cheese over the watermelon cubes.
- Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle them over the mixture.
- Make the zesty dressing by whisking together fresh lime juice, lime zest, and honey in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dressing with the watermelon mixture and gently toss everything together.
- Final touches: sprinkle flaky salt over the salad and toss gently one last time.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve in a large bowl or individual glasses, and drizzle with extra honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, summer salad, refreshing salad