Watermelon, Cucumber, Lime, and Chili Salad

Watermelon, Cucumber, Lime, and Chili Salad

This refreshing summer salad is easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors.

Sweet watermelon and cooling cucumber blend seamlessly with tart lime juice and the zingy, tart flavors of feta, mint, and chili powder.

Somehow, all of these wildly different flavors come together to create a beautiful salad with fresh, bright flavor.

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Watermelon, Cucumber, Lime, and Chili Salad

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 4 servings (about 1¼ cups each)
Calories 116 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh mint, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed
  • ½ medium cucumber, peeled, sliced
  • cup crumbled (or shaved) feta cheese (about 1½ oz.)

Instructions

  1. Combine oil, lime juice, mint, salt, and chili powder in small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.

  2. Place watermelon, cucumber, and cheese in a medium serving bowl.

  3. Drizzle salad evenly with dressing; toss gently to blend.

  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Watermelon, Cucumber, Lime, and Chili Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 290mg13%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Container Equivalents
1 Purple
½ Blue

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