Spicy Watermelon Salad

Tired of noshing on plain fruit? This watermelon salad recipe takes the best part of the fruit salad and dresses it up with savory ingredients like shallots, basil, and spicy jalapeño. It’s a fun take on a refreshing classic that makes your summertime favorite taste brand new again!

Watermelon isn’t just a spring and summer favorite for its juicy, hydrating taste. It’s also loved for its health benefits. Specifically, watermelon is great for your teeth. It’s packed with fiber, which, believe it or not, can act like a natural toothbrush and help remove buildup from your teeth¹. This spicy watermelon salad is good for more than just its flavor!

All you need is a few minutes of prep time to pull this salad together. Start by cubing up about 3 cups of fresh watermelon. Mix in with chopped shallots, basil leaves, and small jalapeño pepper, then season to taste with lime juice, lime zest, and freshly cracked black pepper. Keep tasting as you go to make sure all the flavors are balanced the way you like them.

Then, stick your watermelon salad in the fridge. The longer you let it chill, the better the flavors will marry.

TIP: Try serving it over a bed of microgreens!

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References:

1. dentist Menasha WI – How Eating Foods Rich in Fiber and Help Your Oral Health | Mid Valley Dental, SC [Internet]. midvalleydental.com. [cited 2024 Aug 2]. Available from: https://midvalleydental.com/p/BLOG-86315-2021.8.9-How-Eating-Foods-Rich-in-Fiber-and-Help-Your-Oral-Health-p.asp?C=1288