Spicy Watermelon Summer Salad

Spicy Watermelon Summer Salad – Keto Summer Salad

This spicy watermelon summer salad is the epitome of summer and a must-have side dish for your summer BBQs! Juicy watermelon and tangy farm-fresh tomatoes make a perfect base for this sweet and savory low carb summer treat. Thinly sliced red onion and minced fresh jalapeños add depth and a bit of spice, while cotija cheese and cilantro lend Mexican flair. Finish it off with a dressing made with avocado oil, lime juice, and salsa and you’re good to go!

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Spicy Watermelon Summer Salad

We’re smack dab in the middle of summer on the farm, and fresh tomatoes are aplenty. This spicy watermelon salad is my new favorite appetizer/snack/hot summer night no-cook dinner. It uses farm-fresh tomatoes as the base. Red onions and fresh jalapeños balance out the sweetness, creating this really fun, fresh, crunchy, sweet, spicy pico-de-watermelon-bowl-of-happiness.

Spicy Watermelon Summer Salad

All of these yummy fruits and veggies are tossed in a sweet and spicy dressing made of avocado oil, lime juice, fresh garlic, and Sam’s Fresh Watermelon Jicama salsa. You can purchase Sam’s Fresh Salsa at ShopRite, Acme, and Safeway.

If they are not in your local store, ask them to carry Sam’s Fresh Salsa products. If you can’t find it, you can get away with a fresh, cantina-style salsa, but I am head over heels for this Watermelon Jicama salsa and love that Sam’s Fresh Salsas are made with just a few fresh ingredients. I was given several salsas to try but am not compensated for recommending them. If you haven’t heard of Sam’s Fresh Salsas, you can check them out on Facebook and Instagram.

Spicy Watermelon Summer Salad

Did I mention this spicy watermelon summer salad is just SO pretty?! Who doesn’t love gorgeous, colorful , tasty salads that are packed with nutrients? If you make it, be sure to post it on the ‘Gram and tag @farmsteadchic.

A couple things to note: 

-This recipe makes ten servings. Ten side-salad-sized servings to keep it keto-friendly. Please adjust accordingly.

-This spicy watermelon summer salad doesn’t keep well. Everything is super-juicy, so it starts breaking down pretty quickly. It’s best served immediately. Leftovers are no bueno

-Jalapeños vary widely in spiciness. For a spicier salad, leave the seeds or add a second jalapeño. Test yours first to see how spicy it is before diving in. Always wear gloves when handling fresh peppers!

Spicy Watermelon Summer Salad

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Spicy Watermelon Summer Salad

Spicy Watermelon Summer Salad

Kristi Barnes
This spicy watermelon summer salad is the epitome of summer and a must-have side dish for your summer BBQs! Juicy watermelon and tangy farm-fresh tomatoes make a perfect base for this sweet and savory low carb summer treat. Thinly sliced red onion and minced fresh jalapeños add depth and a bit of spice, while cotija cheese and cilantro lend Mexican flair. Finish it off with a dressing made with avocado oil, lime juice, and salsa and you're good to go!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing

  • 6 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 c Sam's Fresh Watermelon Jicama Salsa
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

For the Salad

  • 3 c watermelon seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 3 lg tomatoes (about 2 1/4 lb) seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 sm red onion very thinly sliced
  • 3 lg jalapeños seeded and minced
  • 6 oz cotija cheese block crumbled
  • sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions
 

For the Dressing

  • Whisk avocado oil, lime juice, salsa, and garlic. Set aside.

For the Salad

  • Combine watermelon, tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and cheese. Gently toss with dressing. Add sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe makes ten servings. Ten side-salad-sized servings to keep it keto-friendly. Please adjust accordingly.
  • This spicy watermelon summer salad doesn't keep well. Everything is super-juicy, so it starts breaking down pretty quickly. It's best served immediately. Leftovers are no bueno
  • Jalapeños vary widely in spiciness. For a spicier salad, leave the seeds or add a second jalapeño. Test yours first to see how spicy it is before diving in. Always wear gloves when handling fresh peppers!
I am not a nutritional expert or medical professional. Nutritional information for my recipes is provided as a courtesy and are only an approximation. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of any nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site. Erythritol and monk fruit carbs are not included in the nutritional information as they have been shown to have a low impact on blood sugar. Those with Diabetes or other health-related issues may need to calculate net carbs differently. If you need help managing or calculating carbs, ask your doctor or dietician for guidance. Net carbs provided are the total carbs less fiber and sugar alcohols. For the most accurate nutritional information, please calculate with your own specific ingredients using a program like Carb Manager or My Fitness Pal.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 393IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg
Keyword keto fruit salad, low carb fruit salad, spicy fruit salad, summer salad, watermelon
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