Description
This refreshing Mexican Watermelon Salad combines the sweetness of watermelon with the tanginess of Queso Fresco cheese, cilantro, and a zesty honey lime dressing.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups watermelon, cut into cubes (rind and seeds discarded)
- 1/2 cup Queso Fresco cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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For the Honey Lime Dressing
- 1/2 cup clover honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 heaping teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the watermelon into cubes, crumble the Queso Fresco cheese, and chop the cilantro.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and salt until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, Queso Fresco cheese, and cilantro. Drizzle the honey lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Serve the Mexican Watermelon Salad chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be customized by adding ingredients like mint leaves, jalapenos, or avocado for extra flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg