Spicy Watermelon Tomato Salad

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Spicy Watermelon Tomato Salad
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 15, 2023

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced watermelon
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced watermelon, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Watermelon is a good source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
  • Tomatoes are also a good source of lycopene and vitamin C.
  • Jalapeños are a good source of vitamin C and capsaicin, which has anti-inflammatory properties.