Description
Refreshing and vibrant, the Watermelon Cucumber Jalapeño Salad is a must-try for your summer gatherings. This salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon with crisp cucumbers and a kick of jalapeño, making it the perfect side dish or light lunch option. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, it’s not only packed with flavor but also loaded with nutrients, keeping you cool and satisfied during warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed and sliced in cubes
- 3 cups English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, de-seeded and diced
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (or mint), sliced
- Small pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: watermelon, cucumbers, jalapeño, lime juice/zest, herbs, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients gently to avoid mashing the watermelon.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg