Watermelon Cucumber Tajin Lime

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

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 to 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 (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion (if using) and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.

02 - Pour the fresh lime juice over the assembled produce, sprinkle the lime zest, Tajin, sea salt and a grind of black pepper, then gently toss with tongs or a large spoon to coat evenly.

03 - Sample and adjust seasoning, adding more Tajin for heat or additional lime juice for brightness as needed.

04 - For enhanced refreshment, refrigerate the salad for about 10 minutes before serving; otherwise serve immediately.

05 - Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, garnish with crumbled feta and lime wedges if desired, and present chilled or at cool room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

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The salty-sour Tajin against sweet watermelon is like summer fireworks in your mouth—hard to describe, impossible to forget.
You can throw everything together in minutes and still look like you meant to impress.

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Once, I made the mistake of adding the feta too early and it disappeared into the juices—always save it for serving.
It’s tempting to pre-mix far in advance, but the salad shines brightest just after tossing to preserve the crispness.

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