Spicy Watermelon Salad With Pineapple & Jalapeño
The perfect bright, spicy and sweet side for your grill out. An excellent accompaniment for my Banh Mi Style Pork Burgers!
Ingredients
- 1 Fresh Pineapple peeled and cubed. Sub canned pineapple in juice drained
- ½ medium Watermelon peeled and cubed
- ½ Red Onion minced
- 2-3 Jalapeños sliced thinly
- ½ bunch Cilantro tough stems removed and roughly chopped
- ¼ C Olive Oil
- 1-2 Lime(s) zested and juiced (3 Tbsp)
- 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Agave or more to taste
- Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, agave, salt and pepper.
- In large bowl, combine pineapple, watermelon, cilantro and red onion. Toss with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- Due to the porous nature of watermelon, this salad is best enjoyed immediately after assembly.
- If you are pressed for time, you can cut the fruit and make the dressing ahead of time, keeping the watermelon, pineapple, onion/cilantro/jalapeño, and dressing in separate containers until ready to serve.
- Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day. Note that it will be very juicy if left for more than an hour.
- Watermelon-Picking Savvy. Watermelons that are heavy for their size indicate that they will be super juicy. Look for dull skin and a creamy yellow patch where it rested on the ground. Shiny skin indicates that it didn't have enough time to ripen.
- Pineapple-Picking Savvy. First, the pineapple should also be heavy for its size. Next, pick a frond from the center; it should release easily. Sniff the bottom of the pineapple—it should smell sweet. The exterior should be firm, but yield a little to pressure when you squeeze it.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1390IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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