Description
Cool homemade watermelon sticks with coconut lime dip create refreshing summer sensations from simple ingredients. Crisp melon strips paired with creamy coconut dressing will satisfy sweet and tangy cravings while impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 watermelon (rind removed and cut into long fry-like shapes)
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Tajin Classic Seasoning
- 1 cup (240 mL) coconut yogurt
- 1 lime (zest and juice)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) coconut sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
- Blend Dip: Whisk coconut yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, and coconut sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated, creating a vibrant tropical sauce.
- Prepare Watermelon: Slice watermelon into uniform, elegant sticks with precision, ensuring consistent sizing and visual appeal.
- Assemble Platter: Arrange watermelon batons on a clean serving platter in an artistic geometric pattern, allowing easy access and creating an inviting presentation.
- Season and Garnish: Sprinkle Tajin seasoning generously and evenly across watermelon sticks, ensuring each piece receives a zesty, flavor-packed coating.
- Serve and Enjoy: Place prepared coconut lime dip in a complementary serving bowl next to watermelon sticks, inviting guests to experience the refreshing combination of cool fruit and tangy tropical sauce through interactive dipping.
Notes
- Precise Watermelon Cutting: Slice watermelon into uniform sticks (about 1-inch thick) for consistent texture and professional-looking presentation.
- Even Seasoning Distribution: Sprinkle Tajin carefully across watermelon to ensure balanced flavor in every single bite, avoiding clumping or uneven spice coverage.
- Dip Preparation Tip: Whisk coconut yogurt mixture thoroughly until completely smooth, eliminating any potential lumps for a silky, creamy consistency.
- Serving Suggestion: Place dip alongside watermelon sticks to create an inviting, interactive eating experience that encourages guests to explore flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg