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Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad

Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad

This Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad features chilled watermelon tossed with lime juice and chili seasoning, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 seedless watermelon
  • 2 limes juiced and zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili seasoning
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Cube watermelon into 1 inch pieces.
  • In a bowl add the watermelon, lime juice, kosher salt and chili powder. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, covered.
  • Crumble cotija cheese over salad and the zest from 1 lime before serving.

Notes

Using a small round watermelon is recommended, but extra cheese can be added for large, oblong ones. Season to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 872mgFiber: 4gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 4440IUVitamin C: 67.2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword Easy Mexican Watermelon Salad, Fruit Salad, summer salad, Watermelon Salad
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