Watermelon Cucumber Tajin Lime (Printable)

Juicy watermelon and cucumber brightened with lime, Tajin and cilantro for a refreshing summer side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
02 - 2 cups English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing & Seasoning

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
06 - Zest of 1 lime
07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning, to taste
08 - Pinch of sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

10 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
11 - Extra lime wedges

# How-To:

01 - Place the watermelon cubes, sliced cucumber, red onion (if using) and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
02 - Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the produce, scatter the lime zest, then sprinkle Tajin, a pinch of sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
03 - Using a large spoon or tongs, gently toss until the dressing and seasonings coat the watermelon and cucumber evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust by adding more Tajin or lime juice if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for about 10 minutes for extra refreshment; garnish with crumbled feta and lime wedges if using.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s delightfully refreshing, like a secret weapon for hot days when nothing else sounds good.
  • The combination of Tajin and lime keeps everyone guessing and going back for more.
02 -
  • If you mix the salad too roughly, the watermelon can fall apart and turn soggy.
  • Chilling the salad even briefly before serving takes it from tasty to next-level refreshing.
03 -
  • Always zest the lime before juicing to get every bit of flavor without the hassle.
  • Tajin is punchy, so taste-test with restraint and build up the spice to your liking.
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