This refreshing Latino salad is easy to make and perfect for summer with a surprising combination of flavors. Even though the kids started school last week, we are still in summer mode and trying to take advantage of everything that comes along with it, from summer family outings to fresh summer salads. This weekend we enjoyed a family picnic at the beach, and as I was looking for the perfect summer picnic recipes, I got inspiration from Mexican street food: fruit with chile.
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In Mexico, you will find fruit vendors selling fresh mango, watermelon, and other fruits in small plastic bags. They cut the fruit right in front of you and just add lime and chile, usually Tajín.
Tajín, found in Latino markets and the Hispanic section of many grocery stores, is a blend of spicy chiles, salt, and other spices. If you have not tried fruit sprinkled with Tajín, you don’t know what you are missing!
Nothing screams summer like fresh watermelon, and this watermelon-and-queso fresco salad is easy to make. The combination of the refreshing, sweet watermelon with the tanginess of the lime, the creamy queso fresco, and the heat of Tajín creates a surprisingly delicious explosion of flavors.
Spicy Queso Watermelon And Queso Fresco Salad
Cubed watermelon tossed with lime juice, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh mint, then sprinkled with Tajín. Sweet, tangy, creamy, and a little spicy, inspired by Mexican street-side fruit.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of watermelon, cubed
- ½ cup of crumbled queso fresco
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon of chile seasoning, such as Tajín
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-size cubes and put them in a large bowl.
- Pour the lime juice over the watermelon and toss gently.
- Add the crumbled queso fresco and the mint, and toss again.
- Sprinkle with the Tajín right before serving.
Notes
For picnics or road trips, pack the salad in individual mason jars.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1350mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 7g
Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
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