Best 6 Southwestern Style Watermelon Salad Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to discover the vibrant flavors of the American Southwest with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect southwestern-style watermelon salad. This refreshing dish combines the sweetness of watermelon with a medley of bold and tangy ingredients, capturing the essence of the region's cuisine. We'll provide step-by-step instructions, ingredient suggestions, and cooking tips to help you craft a salad that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the heart of the Southwest.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SOUTHWEST WATERMELON SALAD
Beautiful composed salty and sweet salad with a bite!
Provided by Sarah Gilmore de Ruiter
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour canola oil in a thin stream into vinegar; whisk until blended. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Toss watermelon, shallots, cilantro, and dressing together in a large bowl. Arrange arugula on plates and spoon salad on; top with pepper Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 381.1 mg, Sugar 36.1 g
SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE WATERMELON SALAD
Categories Salad No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lime Watermelon Summer Vegan Cilantro Gourmet
Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl stir together the cumin, the salt, the chili powder, and the cayenne. In a serving bowl toss the watermelon with the cumin mixture, the lime juice, and the coriander or basil until the salad is combined well and serve the salad immediately.
SOUTHWESTERN WATERMELON SALAD
Cilantro, jicama and lime give this refreshing fruit salad created by our Taste of Home Test Kitchen a Southwestern kick.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, mangoes, jicama, onion and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, honey, vinegar, lime zest, salt and cayenne. Pour over fruit mixture; gently toss to coat. , Cover and chill for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO & WATERMELON SALAD
Use a variety of colours and sizes of juicy tomatoes in this simple, seasonal side dish with fresh mint and creamy crumbled feta
Provided by Jessica Simmons
Categories Side dish
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the tomatoes in a large bowl. Remove the outer rind of the watermelon, cut the flesh into medium-sized cubes and add to the tomatoes.
- Roughly chop the mint leaves, discarding the stalks but leaving a little for the garnish, and add the rest to the bowl. Crumble over the feta, toss everything together lightly and garnish with the reserved mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
WATERMELON SALAD
Categories Salad Rum Fruit Breakfast Brunch Picnic Quick & Easy Low Cal Low Sodium Lime Melon Watermelon Summer Healthy Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove rind and any seeds from watermelon and cut fruit into 1-inch pieces. Into a bowl finely grate zest from lime and squeeze enough juice to measure 2 teaspoons. Stir in watermelon, cilantro, and rum and toss to combine. Chill watermelon salad 15 minutes.
SOUTHWESTERN SALAD
My mother gave me this recipe several years ago, and we have prepared it often ever since. It can be a meal in itself...or serve it along with a Mexican meal. I often take it to potlucks and watch it disappear in no time!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss together the beans, green onions, tomato, avocado and half of the Catalina dressing. Top with cheese and then lettuce. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add corn chips to salad and toss. Serve with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips for a Refreshing Southwestern Style Watermelon Salad
- Choose a ripe, juicy watermelon: Look for a watermelon that is heavy for its size and has a deep, resonant sound when you tap on it.
- Cut the watermelon into small pieces: This will make it easier to eat and allow the flavors to meld together.
- Don't skimp on the fresh herbs: Cilantro, mint, and basil all add a bright, refreshing flavor to the salad.
- Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil will help to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Add a little bit of spice: A pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder will add a subtle kick to the salad.
- Serve the salad chilled: This will help to keep it refreshing on a hot day.
Conclusion
This Southwestern style watermelon salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy watermelon. It is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The combination of sweet watermelon, tangy lime juice, and fresh herbs makes this salad a surefire hit. So next time you have a watermelon on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.
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