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Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

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In the heat of summer, nothing refreshes quite like a watermelon salad. The cool, crisp watermelon cubes paired with the zesty kick of Limón-Chile—crafted with sumac, Marash chile, and Urfa biber—create a dynamic blend of flavors. Each bite offers a burst of sweetness balanced by a subtle tang and a hint of smoky warmth of these chiles. Garnished with salty cheese and a squeeze of lime, this salad celebrates seasonal indulgence, perfect for cooling down.
Yields
6.0 servings
Prep Time Total Time
15 min 15 min
What You'll Need
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Serving platter or individual plates
  • Knife (for cutting watermelon and lime)
  • Citrus juicer (optional, for juicing lime)
Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1-2 teaspoons Limón-Chile spice (adjust to taste)

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Directions

  1. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes until you have approximately 6 cups. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco over the cubed watermelon.
  3. Drizzle the lime juice evenly over the salad.
  4. Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of Limón-Chile spice over the salad, adjusting to your preferred level of spiciness.
  5. Scatter chopped fresh cilantro leaves over the salad for added freshness and flavor.
  6. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful cubed watermelon salad!
Easy Fruit Limón-Chile Potluck Salad Summer Watermelon
Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

COOK TIME:
  • 6 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1-2 teaspoons Limón-Chile spice (adjust to taste)
  1. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes until you have approximately 6 cups. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco over the cubed watermelon.
  3. Drizzle the lime juice evenly over the salad.
  4. Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of Limón-Chile spice over the salad, adjusting to your preferred level of spiciness.
  5. Scatter chopped fresh cilantro leaves over the salad for added freshness and flavor.
  6. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful cubed watermelon salad!

Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

In the heat of summer, nothing refreshes quite like a watermelon salad. The cool, crisp watermelon cubes paired with the zesty kick of Limón-Chile—crafted with sumac, Marash chile, and Urfa biber—create a dynamic blend of flavors. Each bite offers a burst of sweetness balanced by a subtle tang and a hint of smoky warmth of these chiles. Garnished with salty cheese and a squeeze of lime, this salad celebrates seasonal indulgence, perfect for cooling down.
Easy Fruit Limón-Chile Potluck Salad Summer Watermelon
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