Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Tajin and Lime
A quick and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy lime, and a spicy kick of Tajin seasoning. Perfect for hot days and easy to prepare in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless or seeds removed)
- 1 large English cucumber, peeled and diced
- Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 to 1.5 teaspoons Tajin seasoning (adjust to taste)
- A handful fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- A small handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups of watermelon into bite-sized 1-inch cubes, removing any seeds.
- Peel the cucumber if needed and dice into 1-inch cubes.
- Finely chop fresh mint and cilantro leaves.
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice and Tajin seasoning; stir until slightly dissolved.
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon, cucumber, and herbs.
- Drizzle the lime-Tajin dressing and olive oil over the salad; add a pinch of salt.
- Toss gently to coat without bruising the fruit.
- Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature before serving for best flavor (optional).
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for best sweetness. Handle watermelon gently to avoid mushiness. Add dressing just before serving if prepping ahead to prevent sogginess. Tajin seasoning can be substituted with chili powder, salt, and lime zest if unavailable. Optional herbs and olive oil add flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup per serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, tajin, lime, summer salad, refreshing snack, vegan, gluten-free