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Chili Lime Cucumber Noodles on Salted Watermelon

Chili Lime Cucumber Noodles on Salted Watermelon

Craving something fresh and vibrant? Try these Chili Lime Cucumber Noodles on Salted Watermelon. This easy-to-make dish combines sweet watermelon with zesty cucumber noodles, topped with herbs and spices. Perfect for summer outings or a refreshing lunch at home!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices watermelon about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice divided
  • to taste chipotle chili powder
  • big pinch flaky sea salt
  • 1 English cucumber peeled into noodles with a julienne peeler
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • 2-3 handfuls baby arugula
  • 2 sprigs mint leaves chopped
  • 2 sprigs basil leaves chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado peeled, pitted and diced
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • to taste ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Spiralizer or Julienne Peeler

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon wedges on two plates. Sprinkle them with a bit of the lime juice, some salt and chipotle powder. Set aside.
  2. Combine the cucumber noodles in a large bowl with the remaining lime juice, more salt, chipotle powder, olive oil, agave, arugula, mint, and basil. Toss to evenly mix.
  3. Divide the noodles between the 2 plates, placing them on top of the watermelon. Garnish the noodles with the avocado, pumpkin seeds, and some fresh pepper. Serve with lime wedges if you like. Eat immediately.

Notes

  • Tip 1: If you don’t have a julienne peeler, just use a regular vegetable peeler for some beautiful ribbons of cucumber instead.
  • Tip 2: When making the noodles, I usually stop just short of the center where all of the seeds are.