Description
Crispy watermelon “fries” drizzled with honey create a playful Mexican-inspired summer snack. Sweet fruit meets zesty coconut lime dip, offering a refreshing twist you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 small seedless watermelon (or half of a large one)
- ½ cup canned coconut cream (or thick part from chilled coconut milk)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 lime zest
- 1 pinch of sea salt
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 lime zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Transform the watermelon into crisp, french fry-like strips by first cutting thick circular rounds, meticulously removing the outer green rind, then precisely slicing the pink flesh into elongated, uniform stick shapes reminiscent of classic potato fries.
- Craft the luxurious coconut lime dipping sauce by combining velvety coconut cream with tangy yogurt, introducing a subtle sweetness through honey or maple syrup, then brightening the mixture with freshly squeezed lime juice and fragrant lime zest.
- Whisk the dip ingredients until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture, ensuring no lumps remain and the flavors are beautifully integrated.
- Refrigerate the dipping sauce to allow the flavors to meld and the consistency to become delightfully chilled and refreshing.
- When ready to serve, artfully arrange the watermelon fries on a cool platter, and if desired, enhance their visual appeal and flavor profile by dusting with additional lime zest or a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Present the watermelon fries alongside the chilled coconut lime dip, creating an elegant and unexpected summer appetizer or light dessert that surprises and delights the palate.
Notes
- Perfectly slice watermelon by using a sharp chef’s knife to create clean, even fry-like strips ensuring they’re uniform in size and thickness.
- Chill watermelon sticks before serving to enhance their crisp texture and provide a refreshing cooling effect for hot summer days.
- Customize the dip by adjusting sweetness levels with more or less honey, or swap maple syrup for agave nectar to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Pat watermelon strips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy fries and maintaining a crisp presentation when serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg