Name: Chili Lime Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Watermelon 4 cups; Salt 1 pinch; Chili powder ¼ tsp; Lime 1; Cotija cheese 3 tbsp; Cilantro 1 tbsp

Cuisine:

Mexican Recipes

Ingredients

4 cups Watermelon
cubed
1 pinch Salt
¼ tsp Chili powder
1 Lime
juice and grated zest
3 tbsp Cotija cheese
crumbled
1 tbsp Cilantro
chopped fresh

Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

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:

Steps to make Chili Lime Watermelon Salad

1	Season watermelon with salt and chili powder	1
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	Toss well	1
Mix well to coat evenly.
3	Add lime juice and zest	1
Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with the lime zest.
4	Add cheese and cilantro	2
Add 3 tablespoons of crumbled cotija cheese and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro.
5	Serve
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.

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!