Watermelon Cucumber Tajin Lime (Printable View)

Bright watermelon and cucumber tossed with Tajin, lime, and cilantro for a refreshing summer side or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 2 cups English cucumber, thinly sliced
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 (optional)
11 - Extra lime wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion (if using) and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform sizes for even texture.
02 - In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the fresh lime juice, lime zest, Tajin, sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
03 - Pour the dressing over the produce and gently toss with a spoon or tongs until the watermelon and cucumber are lightly coated and flavors are distributed without breaking the fruit.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more Tajin or lime juice as needed to balance acidity and heat.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 10 minutes to meld flavors; finish with crumbled feta and lime wedges if desired just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tajin’s gentle heat transforms watermelon and cucumber into something you’ll crave all season.
  • This salad is so quick that you’ll have time to enjoy another glass of something cold.
02 -
  • Once, I overdressed the salad and it lost its crunch—less is more with the lime juice.
  • Letting it chill for a few minutes made the flavors pop so much more than rushing it to the table.
03 -
  • Cut the watermelon just before assembling so it’s extra juicy and cold.
  • Go easy with the Tajin at first—you can always add, but you can’t take out zing.
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