- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
- 2 pounds watermelon, seeds and rind discarded and the flesh cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons shredded fresh coriander or basil leaves
- In a small bowl stir together the cumin, the salt, the chili powder, and the cayenne. In a serving bowl toss the watermelon with the cumin mixture, the lime juice, and the coriander or basil until the salad is combined well and serve the salad immediately.