Friends, it’s now your turn to be swept off your feet. Just 20 minutes stand between you and this show-stopping, sweet + spicy watermelon salad that’s so hydrating, fresh, and perfect for summer. Let us show you how it’s done! The base of this AMAZING salad is crunchy cucumber and sweet watermelon with bites of avocado and cherry tomatoes. Fruit salad? Veggie salad? It’s a whatever-you-want-it-to-be salad! It all gets tossed together with the spicy element: Calabrian peppers! They’re fruity and spicy and SO good, but if you don’t want to have one more ingredient added to your refrigerator, red pepper flakes or another spicy chili would also work. Then it’s coated or drizzled with a creamy, sweet, bright, subtly smoky turmeric mango dressing. While she’s kind of dreamy just like that, a few toppings take her to the next level! Marcona almonds, sesame seeds, crumbled seaweed, and a pinch of flaky salt deserve a standing ovation for their roles in this salad. You might not think these flavors go together, but woah, just wait until the first bite! We can’t wait for you to try this watermelon salad! It’s got it alllll going on:SweetSaltySpicyCrunchyRefreshingEasy to make& SO delicious! It makes the perfect light meal for two paired with your favorite protein, but we aren’t strangers to a solo party involving devouring the whole bowl. Yes, it’s that good! Don’t judge. Pairing ideas? It’s delicious with grilled fish or tofu, or paired with our Marinated Peanut Tempeh (7 Ingredients), Smashed Chickpea Taco Meat, or Lime-Crusted Salmon.
More Refreshing Summer Salads
Gingery Smashed Cucumber Salad (Asian-Inspired) Minty Watermelon Cucumber Salad Crunchy Jicama Slaw (1 Bowl!) Summer Tomato & Cantaloupe Salad
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