Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Tajin (Print Version)

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

# What You 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 Steps:

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 Hints:

01 -
  • If you can cube and squeeze, you are halfway to applause at any picnic.
  • The crunch, tang, and salty spice made even my most salad-skeptical friend ask for seconds.
02 -
  • If you toss too vigorously, the watermelon leaks and turns the salad watery—lift gently from the bottom instead.
  • Soaking red onion slices in ice water for five minutes mellows their sharp bite, making them friendlier in each forkful.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean watermelon cubes—it keeps the salad from looking messy and bruised.
  • A sprinkle of Tajin just before serving reignites the spice and offers a visual pop.
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