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Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad

Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad

A refreshing and vibrant Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole seedless watermelon
  • 2 each limes juiced and zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili seasoning
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Cube watermelon into 1 inch pieces.
  • In a bowl add the watermelon, lime juice, kosher salt and chili powder. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, covered.
  • Crumble cotija cheese over salad and the zest from 1 lime before serving.

Notes

I’m using a small round watermelon for this, but if you use a large, oblong sized watermelon, I add extra cheese. Season to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 872mgFiber: 4gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 4440IUVitamin C: 67.2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad, healthy salad, Mexican Salad, Refreshing Salad, summer salad, Watermelon Salad
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