Best Southwestern Watermelon Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN WATERMELON SALAD

Southwestern Watermelon Salad image

Cilantro, jicama and lime give this refreshing fruit salad created by our Taste of Home Test Kitchen a Southwestern kick.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 cups cubed peeled mangoes
1/2 cup diced peeled jicama
3 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, mangoes, jicama, onion and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, honey, vinegar, lime zest, salt and cayenne. Pour over fruit mixture; gently toss to coat. , Cover and chill for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE WATERMELON SALAD

Southwestern-Style Watermelon Salad image

Categories Salad No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lime Watermelon Summer Vegan Cilantro Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
2 pounds watermelon, seeds and rind discarded and the flesh cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons shredded fresh coriander or basil leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl stir together the cumin, the salt, the chili powder, and the cayenne. In a serving bowl toss the watermelon with the cumin mixture, the lime juice, and the coriander or basil until the salad is combined well and serve the salad immediately.