Description
This Watermelon Rind Slaw is a refreshing and creative summer dish that uses the entire watermelon, reducing food waste. It offers a unique crunch and a vibrant medley of flavors with lime and fresh herbs, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Watermelon Rind, shredded
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 medium Red Onion, soaked in cold water
- 1 Jalapeño, diced (adjust for heat)
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or agave/maple syrup for vegan)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Rind: Cut the green outer skin off the watermelon rind, leaving just the white part. Slice it into thin strips or shred it using a box grater.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded watermelon rind, shredded carrots, fresh cilantro, red onion, and diced jalapeño. Toss gently to mix everything together.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and olive oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dress the Slaw: Pour the dressing over the watermelon rind mixture and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present the slaw in a vibrant bowl and serve it chilled. This watermelon rind slaw pairs beautifully with grilled meats.
Notes
- Garnish with additional cilantro or a sprinkle of lime zest for extra flair.
- For a vegan option, use agave or maple syrup instead of honey.
- Soak red onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding to mellow its sharpness.
- Adjust jalapeño amount based on your heat preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing and Dressing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg