Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad
Brighten up your summer gatherings with this Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad, a refreshing blend of sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and savory cotija cheese. Perfect for picnics or barbecues, this salad combines vibrant flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. Whip it up in just 15 minutes for a delightful side dish that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 seedless watermelon (about 5–6 lbs), cubed
- 2 limes (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp chili seasoning
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Add lime juice, kosher salt, and chili seasoning to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and lime zest over the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 279mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
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