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A large serving bowl of fresh watermelon salad with tomatillos, jalapenos, and lime dressing.
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5 from 2 votes

Chilled Watermelon Tomatillo Salad

An enticingly salty-sweet summer salad loaded with watermelon, tomatillos, jalapenos, and creamy cotija or feta cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: watermelon salad, watermelon tomatillo salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 103kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups watermelon chopped into 1” pieces and chilled
  • 1 cup tomatillos hulled and sliced
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • a few turns freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, tomatillo, shallot, and jalapeno. Set aside.
  • In a small jar or measuring cup, combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Shake vigorously or whisk to combine, then drizzle over the watermelon.
  • Top with cheese and mint leaves. Serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 653IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg