Description
Refreshing watermelon with basil lime sugar delivers a crisp summer sensation that balances sweet and herbal notes. Guests will savor delicate fruit slices sprinkled with zesty, aromatic sugar crystals, creating an elegant dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small watermelon, cut into wedges
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 grams) flake sea salt
- ¼ cup (3 grams) fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, washed and completely dried
- 1 tsp lime zest, very finely grated (from 1 small lime)
- 4–6 small fresh mint leaves
- 1 lemon verbena leaf
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning: Pulverize granulated sugar, flake sea salt, lime zest, and basil leaves in a food processor until herbs are thoroughly minced and evenly integrated.
- Slice Watermelon: Cut ripe watermelon into elegant wedges or triangular portions, revealing the vibrant crimson flesh.
- Season and Garnish: Generously coat watermelon segments with the herb-infused sugar mixture, ensuring even coverage. Optionally, sprinkle torn basil or mint leaves for an enhanced herbaceous note.
- Serve Immediately: Present the seasoned watermelon promptly to maintain the sugar’s delicate crunch and preserve the bright, refreshing flavor profile.
Notes
- Zest with Precision: Grate lime zest carefully to capture maximum citrusy oils without including bitter white pith.
- Sugar-Salt Balance: Pulse sugar and salt together to create an even, delicate seasoning that enhances watermelon’s natural sweetness.
- Herb Freshness Matters: Use freshly picked basil leaves for the most vibrant and intense aromatic flavor in the seasoning blend.
- Serve Swiftly: Sprinkle seasoning just before serving to maintain the sugar’s delightful crisp texture and prevent moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg