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Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

Limón-Chile Watermelon Salad

WS
World Spice

At a Glance

Featured Spices
Difficulty
Moderate
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6

About this Recipe

In the heat of summer, nothing refreshes quite like a watermelon salad. The cool, crisp watermelon cubes paired with the zesty kick of Limón-Chile—crafted with sumac, Marash chile, and Urfa biber—create a dynamic blend of flavors. Each bite offers a burst of sweetness balanced by a subtle tang and a hint of smoky warmth of these chiles. Garnished with salty cheese and a squeeze of lime, this salad celebrates seasonal indulgence, perfect for cooling down.

Instructions

1

Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes until you have approximately 6 cups. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

2

Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco over the cubed watermelon.

3

Drizzle the lime juice evenly over the salad.

4

Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of Limón-Chile spice over the salad, adjusting to your preferred level of spiciness.

5

Scatter chopped fresh cilantro leaves over the salad for added freshness and flavor.

6

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients.

7

Transfer to a serving platter.

8

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful cubed watermelon salad!

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User about 3 hours ago

I added diced plums & honey. So good. So refreshing.

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