Refreshing Mexican Watermelon Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining juicy watermelon, crunchy vegetables, and creamy queso fresco, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups watermelon, cut into cubes (rind and seeds discarded)
- 1/2 cup Queso Fresco cheese
- 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 the watermelon: Start by cutting your watermelon into cubes. Discard the rind and seeds.
- Chop the cilantro: Rinse and dry the cilantro, then chop coarsely.
- Grate the lime zest: Use a fine grater to take the zest off your lime.
- Juice the limes: Cut limes in half and juice into a separate bowl, removing seeds.
- Mix it all together: In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Add cheese and honey: Sprinkle queso fresco over the salad and drizzle with honey.
- Season with salt: Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt and adjust as needed.
- Chill and serve: Allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, add cheese just before serving to maintain texture. Great for summer barbecues!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, summer salad, Mexican recipes, refreshing salad