Mexican Watermelon Cucumber Salad
A refreshing summer salad with the zing of Tajin added to watermelon, cucumber, and toasted pepitas. This simple recipe is a great side dish with all your Mexican favorites - tacos, enchiladas, & tortas.
Ingredients
- ½ personal size seedless watermelon diced into bite-size pieces
- 1 English cucumber sliced thinly into ½ rounds
- ½ C hulled/shelled pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ large red onion diced small
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 TB olive oil
- 3 TB lime juice
- ½ TB red wine vinegar
- 1 TB Tajin seasoning blend
Salad Toppings:
- 2 TB Tajin seasoning blend
- salt & pepper
- ¼ C fresh herbs chopped combo cilantro, flat-leaf parsley, and/or basil - any mix you prefer
Instructions
- Dice the watermelon into bite-sized pieces. As you dice, place pieces in a colander in the sink. The watermelon will release juice and you want that to drain to ensure the salad does not get soggy.
- Toast the pepitas in a dry saute pan over medium heat on the stove. It should take about 5 minutes. Make sure to toss often to ensure an even toast on both sides. Once toasted golden brown, turn off the heat and move the pan to the side so that they can cool before adding to the salad.½ C hulled/shelled pepitas
- Dice the red onion and fresh herbs into small dice, and then set them aside.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.1 TB olive oil, 3 TB lime juice, ½ TB red wine vinegar, 1 TB Tajin seasoning blend
- In a large serving bowl add the watermelon, cucumber, onion, and the cool pepitas.½ personal size seedless watermelon, 1 English cucumber, ¼ large red onion
- Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and stir gently with a large slotted spoon. Once combined, sprinkle over the top 1 TB of the Tajin, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Gently stir to combine. Top with the final 1 TB of Tajin.2 TB Tajin seasoning blend, ¼ C fresh herbs chopped
- Serve immediately using a slotted spoon. Best if enjoyed right away but will stay crisp and fresh for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
This recipe is low-fat, low-calorie, gluten-free, & vegetarian.
SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS:
- SPICY - add diced jalapenos for a kick & some heat.
- MIXED MELON - instead of just watermelon make it a combo by adding diced cantaloupe & honeydew.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Excess juices may release while it sits, drain any from the bottom before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1643IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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