Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Tajín Spice
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and zesty Tajín spice for a perfect balance of sweet, cool, and spicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Tajín seasoning
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cut seedless watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Wash and dry the cucumber, then slice thinly or dice. Pat dry if excess water is present and add to the watermelon bowl.
- Chop fresh mint leaves and sprinkle over the watermelon and cucumber.
- Sprinkle Tajín seasoning evenly over the salad and add a pinch of sea salt.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if using. Toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For best texture, add mint and olive oil just before serving if preparing ahead. Drain excess watermelon juice if too watery. Use ripe watermelon with a creamy yellow spot on the rind for optimal sweetness. Adjust Tajín seasoning to taste. Keep ingredients chilled until assembly for maximum crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.4
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, Tajín spice, summer salad, refreshing salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad