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Spicy Watermelon Salad with Pineapple and Jalapeño Recipe

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This refreshing Spicy Watermelon Salad with Pineapple & Jalapeño is a vibrant, fresh, and zesty dish that beautifully balances sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Perfect for hot summer days or as a light side, this quick-to-make salad features juicy watermelon and pineapple combined with a kick from jalapeños, all tied together with a tangy lime dressing.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 1 Fresh Pineapple, peeled and cubed (substitute canned pineapple drained if preferred)
  • 1/2 medium Watermelon, peeled and cubed

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1/2 Red Onion, minced
  • 2-3 Jalapeños, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro, tough stems removed and roughly chopped

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1-2 Limes, zested and juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Agave syrup (or more to taste)
  • Kosher Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, agave syrup, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is well combined and smooth.
  2. Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cubed pineapple, cubed watermelon, chopped cilantro, minced red onion, and thinly sliced jalapeños. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
  3. Toss with dressing and serve: Pour the prepared dressing over the fruit and vegetables mixture. Toss everything together gently to ensure the dressing coats all ingredients. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and the crisp texture.

Notes

  • Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
  • You can substitute fresh pineapple with canned pineapple in juice; just make sure to drain the juice to avoid a soggy salad.
  • This salad is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours to chill before serving.
  • For extra texture, you could add toasted pepitas or chopped nuts.
  • The agave syrup can be substituted with honey or maple syrup if desired.

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