Name: Spicy Watermelon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.25 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon; 0.5 lime, juiced

Watermelon with Spice Mix

Original Recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

Ingredients

teaspoon ground cumin
teaspoon ground coriander
teaspoon chili powder
teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
lime, juiced

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Place the cubed watermelon into individual serving bowls.
Sprinkle the prepared spice mixture evenly over the watermelon cubes.
Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the spiced watermelon.
Gently toss the watermelon to ensure the spice mixture is well distributed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	52
Total Fat	0g (1%)
Sodium	296mg (13%)
Total Carbohydrate	13g (5%)
Dietary Fiber	1g (3%)
Total Sugars	10g
Protein	1g (2%)
Vitamin C	16mg (17%)
Calcium	18mg (1%)
Iron	1mg (3%)
Potassium	195mg (4%)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

LGREEN36

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

This Spicy Watermelon is very similar to the spicy watermelon cups I purchase at my local Flea Market. I enjoy having during the summer months. The salt & heat really bring out the sweetness of the watermelon. And this recipe saves me buckets of money, since my local flea Market sells their cups for $5 bucks a piece. Thanks for the recipe.

Tomas

06/27/2016 04:15:21 PM

Tried it but also used other fruits as that is how I used to buy it in Nogales, AZ. Besides watermelon, try papaya, strawberries, cantaloupe, mango, raspberries, and jicama. Try other chili powders and use key limes.

Britshain

07/03/2017 08:49:32 PM

Four cups of watermelon not two! This recipe makes enough seasoning for a whole personal watermelon.

Gina

06/21/2025 08:17:19 PM

Please just go to the store and get some tajin and chamoy. We do not make sandia like this!

France Cevallos

07/01/2015 07:52:03 PM

Sorry, we didn't care for this. I'm a huge fan of chili lime (Tajin seasoning) on fruit - mango, pineapple, melon - it's one of my favorite snacks, so I thought for sure I'd like this. The cumin was overpowering and the combination of lime with the spices gave everything a bitter flavor. I tried the next bowl without lime and that was better. A sprinkle of salt improved it. If I make this again, I'd definitely leave out the cumin, and possible the coriander too.

Linda Parker

07/08/2024 03:57:41 PM

I’m officially obsessed with this.

TwistyEgg9227

06/26/2024 11:31:53 PM

Even easier is to use Tony Chachere's or Slap Ya Mama seasoning.

Caroline

08/28/2022 01:12:51 PM

We loved it; I served it as a steak side dish. It accompanies well the steak with its flavour, freshness, and texture

Veggiegirl

07/08/2020 12:24:36 PM

This is a great recipe! The only difference in how I made it was I omitted the coriander, only because I didn't have any. This recipe has a fantastic sweet taste with a spicy finish. Yum! Thank you for the super easy and great tasting recipe.

CavArmywife03

06/25/2020 01:13:08 PM

Loved this ! Spicy and refreshing!

msjenn

09/03/2015 12:27:35 AM

So good! Very refreshing!

Eddie7733

07/04/2014 10:54:50 PM

Just took this to a 4th of July party. It was very well received. It does have a bit of a kick to it at the end. I would recommend it to folks, but I would also recommend to add less spice than called for if you do not like food with too much heat.

Mixit

07/23/2013 06:37:58 PM

Definitely making this again. So glad I tried it, the name says it all. Thanks

Volleyballmom

07/21/2013 07:27:43 PM

What a great combination of flavours! Never would have thought to add these spices to watermelon. So glad we did. This is a must try, it's so different.