Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Tajin (Printer Version)

Bright summer salad of watermelon, cucumber, Tajin and lime—refreshing, easy, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a light side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 cups English cucumber, thinly sliced
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 (optional)
11 - Extra lime wedges

# How to Prepare:

01 - Place the watermelon cubes, thinly sliced cucumber, red onion (if using), and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
02 - Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the produce, sprinkle the lime zest, Tajin, sea salt, and a few grinds of black pepper; gently toss with a spoon or tongs until evenly coated.
03 - Taste and adjust with additional Tajin, lime juice, salt, or pepper as preferred.
04 - Serve immediately for maximum texture or refrigerate for about 10 minutes to chill and meld flavors.
05 - Just before serving, garnish with crumbled feta and lime wedges if using, and give the salad a final gentle toss.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This salad is like having a secret weapon for impressively fast, colorful potluck dishes your friends will keep asking about.
  • It's endlessly customizable and always manages to disappear from the bowl before anything else on the table.
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  • If you assemble this too far in advance, the watermelon releases extra juice and things can get soggy fast—wait until close to serving.
  • Misting the salad with Tajin just before serving makes that tangy chile pop even more than mixing it in early.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl and utensils in advance for an even frostier salad.
  • Layer the Tajin in stages so each forkful gets its fair share of zesty spice.
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