“When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat.” ― Mark Twain
We made this sweet n’ spicy delight using the Jalapeño-Lime Watermelon Salad recipe from Cookin’ Crunk, by Bianca Phillips, page 48. I can’t think of anything more refreshing than watermelon on a hot day, and when you add jalapeños, fresh basil, and lime to the mix look out because you won’t be able to get enough! That’s okay though, because all of that fresh fruit is good for you, and watermelon is 91% water anyway and it’s a great source of vitamin C.
Watermelon Facts: The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt and is depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphics on walls of their ancient buildings. Watermelons were often placed in the burial tombs of kings to nourish them in the afterlife.
Wow! Beautiful pic!
Thank you, chef KK! 😉
That’s the summeriest, sweetest treat I’ve ever seen!!! Thanks K&L!!! Always deliverin’ the goody-goods!!!
Why thank you very much VV, mon ami! 🙂
this looks like a great way to eat
watermelon mom k
It sure was! 🙂
What a lovely salad! Perfect for a 4th of July potluck. I love the watermelon bowl and your photo is beautiful!! Celeste 🙂
Thank you so much, Celeste! This one was easy to make, easy to eat, and the bowl was compostable. 😉
yum looks very good and this is something that I have seen in Asia a lot.. tropical fruit with chili and lemon/lime… nice job 🙂
Hi Thomas! You are so right. Fruity+sweet+spicy+tart = a tasty flavor combination! 😉
I love spicy VEGAN foods, so I’m definitely going to give this one a shot! I also like the look of your site! It’s always good to meet fellow vegans!
Hi Ryan, thank you so much for your very nice comments and for finding and following Vegetate, that’s wonderful! I am very pleased to make your acquaintance. 🙂 I’m following your wonderful photography blog now, too, it’s fantastic! Your photos are really beautiful, and I just got a DSLR, so I’ve getting my feet wet in the world of “real” photography just recently. I’ve got a long way to go, but it is so much fun.
Ha, I just returned from Mexico and I ate a cantaloup with lime juice and chile powder. Really Good. This recipe kind of reminded me of that.
Mmmm, that sounds great! What a perfect thing to enjoy on a hot day in Mexico. I’ll have to try that combo next time. 🙂