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Watermelon and tomatoes are two of summer’s most beloved produce stars. Combined in this bright recipe, they create a refreshing salad perfect for warm, sunny days.
Simple, high-quality ingredients make the best salads. This recipe pairs watermelon and vine-ripened tomato slices with baby spring mix, thinly sliced sweet onion, and crumbled queso fresco for a clean, vibrant plate.
Every great salad benefits from a thoughtful dressing. A homemade jalapeño vinaigrette complements these flavors well: minced jalapeños blended with cilantro, green onions, garlic, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, and extra virgin olive oil. The vinaigrette adds a lively, slightly spicy contrast that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of watermelon and tomatoes.
Related recipe: Jalapeño Poppers with Spicy Watermelon Dipping Sauce (recipe by Watermelon Board)
This Watermelon Tomato Salad makes a bright starter or side for many meals. Try it alongside turkey burger sliders, shrimp tacos, or any favorite grilled main. For a playful finish, serve watermelon-based desserts like watermelon s’mores.
Watermelon Tomato Salad
10 minutes
10 minutes
6 people
Ingredients
Salad
- baby spring mix
- 12 slices vine ripe tomato
- 6 squares watermelon 1/2″ thick, 4×4 squares
- 1/3 cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1/3 cup sweet onion sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Jalapeno Vinaigrette
- 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
- 3 tbsp green onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Jalapeno Vinaigrette
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Whisk together jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, agave nectar, garlic, and lime juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Salad
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Cut the watermelon into 4×4 squares about 1/2 inch thick. Slice the tomatoes into even rounds.
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In a medium bowl, toss the baby spring mix with the jalapeño vinaigrette and season lightly with salt.
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To assemble each serving, place one watermelon square on a plate. Top with a portion of the dressed spring mix, then add tomato slices, crumbled queso fresco, and sweet onion. Drizzle additional dressing over the top if desired and finish with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 6 g
| Protein: 2 g
| Fat: 29 g
| Saturated Fat: 5 g
| Sodium: 56 mg
| Fiber: 1 g
| Sugar: 4 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
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Did you know more than 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide? The first recorded watermelon harvest dates back nearly 5,000 years in Egypt. There are plenty of fun watermelon facts to share at the table.
For more watermelon recipe ideas this summer, explore collections of salads, cocktails, desserts, and creative dishes featuring watermelon.
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