Watermelon Cucumber Salad Tajin Lime (Printable)

Juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber tossed with lime, Tajin, cilantro and optional feta for a bright summer side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumber)
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing & Seasoning

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
06 - Zest of 1 lime
07 - 1–2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning, to taste
08 - Pinch of sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

10 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
11 - Extra lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion (if using), and chopped cilantro.
02 - Pour the fresh lime juice over the salad, sprinkle with lime zest, Tajin seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. Gently toss to combine all ingredients and distribute the seasonings evenly.
03 - Taste and add more Tajin or lime juice if desired.
04 - Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes for extra refreshment.
05 - Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The watermelon soaks up the just-woken-up flavors of lime and Tajin in a way that leaves you reaching for another forkful before you realize it.
  • It&8217;s so fast and low-fuss you can whip it up at the last minute, and it never fails to feed a crowd or impress a friend.
02 -
  • If you toss the salad too vigorously, watermelon cubes can break apart and the whole thing will get watery fast.
  • Letting the salad chill briefly intensifies the flavors&8212;worth the (short) wait.
03 -
  • I once learned (after a lunch disaster) that adding salt too early draws out juice and can make the salad soggy.
  • The real trick is zesting the lime over the bowl so the oils land right where you want them&8212;don&8217;t skip this step.
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