Spicy Tomato and Watermelon Salad
If you are looking for a refreshing salad, you have got to try this Spicy Tomato and Watermelon Salad. It's got Mexican flavors with the Jalapeno Vinaigrette, red onion, cilantro and cotija cheese. It's a simply must try this summer!
Servings: 7
Ingredients
Jalapeño Vinaigrette
- 2 Jalapeños seeded and minced
- 3 tbsp green onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 1 pound fresh watermelon diced
- 12 oz tomatoes
- 2 ears bicolor corn cooked & removed from cob
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped (a small amount reserved for final topping)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 ounces cotija cheese crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
Instructions
Jalapeño Vinaigrette
- Whisk together jalapenos, green onions, cilantro, agave nectar, garlic, lime juice. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
Salad
- In a large bowl toss together watermelon, tomatoes, corn, jalapeno, and red onion.
- In same bowl, sprinkle in Cilantro, Salt & Pepper
- OPTIONAL: Transfer to serving plate or bowl
- Top with crumbled cotija cheese and reserved fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1054IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg