Watermelon Cucumber Tajin Lime

Juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber tossed with lime, Tajín 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 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 Advice:

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Watermelon and cucumber together are basically summer in a bowl, and Tajin makes them taste even more alive.
It’s ridiculously easy to throw together, practically no cleanup, and always impresses at potlucks.

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I once made the mistake of leaving the salad to sit for an hour—don’t do this or the watermelon will go soggy.
Serendipitously, rinsing sliced red onion in ice water really does mellow it out and keep it from overpowering the other flavors.

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