Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

watermelon with a kick

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

180
Calories
6g
Fat
18g
Carbohydrate
8g
Protein
30mg
Cholesterol
500mg
Sodium
Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

Recipe Description

This Chili Lime Watermelon Salad is one of my favorite recipes to make on a hot day. I love the kick of heat from the chili, creamy Mexican cheese, and zesty lime juice and zest. A perfect combination all around! 

To make this delicious watermelon salad, place watermelon cubes in a large bowl. Sprinkle it with salt and chili powder to taste. Toss well and squeeze lime juice over the top. Sprinkle with lime zest and serve garnished with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately!

To make Chili Lime Watermelon Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Season watermelon with salt and chili powder

    1 min
    Step 1 - Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

    Place 4 cups of watermelon cubes in a large bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and ¼ teaspoon of chili powder (or more to taste).

  2. 2

    Toss well

    1 min
    Step 2 - Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

    Mix well to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Add lime juice and zest

    1 min
    Step 3 - Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

    Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with the lime zest.

  4. 4

    Add cheese and cilantro

    2 min
    Step 4 - Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

    Add 3 tablespoons of crumbled cotija cheese and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

    Serve immediately.

This Chili Lime Watermelon Salad tastes fantastic on a hot day. Try the refreshing salad soon and don’t forget to come back and leave a review with your thoughts.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Jasmine
April 29, 2025
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Amazing! I made this salad for a picnic last week, and my friends couldn’t stop eating it. The spicy kick is perfect with the sweet watermelon. I had a blast sharing this with everyone under the sun!

Emmy
March 28, 2025
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OMG, this Chili Lime Watermelon Salad is the bomb! Made it for a BBQ with the fam and they all went nuts for it! So fresh, spicy, and creamy - like a fiesta in your mouth! Absolutely loved it! 🥳🍉

Tina
March 16, 2025
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This salad is great for summer BBQs. Everyone loved the flavors!

Sam
May 6, 2024
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Man, this Chili Lime Watermelon Salad is a game changer on hot days. I made it for a BBQ and it stole the show! The spice from the chili mixed with sweet watermelon is bomb. Everyone was asking for the recipe. Simple but wow, just perfect.

Ursula Martinez
January 23, 2024
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Delicious summer delight!

Paige Johnson
October 22, 2023
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Superb fresh flavors!

Yvan
October 12, 2023
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This salad is superb! Made it for a picnic, everyone loved it!

Rachel Smith
October 5, 2023
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Superb

Elle
March 18, 2023
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Yum! Made this to cool off on a hot day with my friends, and we were all blown away! The chili and lime gave it the perfect kick. Definitely gonna make it again this summer!

Alice
December 5, 2022
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I made this salad for a summer picnic and it was a hit. The watermelon was so refreshing and the chili added a great twist. My friends loved the creamy cheese too. It’s simple and delicious, definetly a keeper!

Daria Rossi
August 23, 2022
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This salad was easy to make! Perfect for my summer barbecue with friends.

Quinn
May 11, 2022
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Perfect summer refreshment

Johnnie
April 28, 2022
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Summer favorite dish

Wendy Smith
January 20, 2022
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Delicious! I made this salad for a summer BBQ and everyone loved it. The combination of sweet watermelon and spicy chili is just perfect for hot days.

Athina
August 19, 2021
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Refreshing summer salad! Thanks!

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