Description
Enjoy the refreshing and unique combination of sweet watermelon fries with a creamy coconut lime dip. This snack is perfect for a hot summer day or as a light and healthy appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Watermelon Fries:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon (cut into thick fry-shaped sticks)
- zest of 1 lime
- pinch of sea salt (optional)
For the Coconut Lime Dip:
- ½ cup canned coconut cream (chilled)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Fries: Slice the watermelon into thick sticks resembling fries and arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh lime zest and a light pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Make the Coconut Lime Dip: In a small bowl, whisk together the chilled coconut cream, lime juice, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt until smooth and creamy. Chill the dip for 10–15 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Serve: Serve the watermelon fries cold with the coconut lime dip on the side.
Notes
- Make sure to use chilled coconut cream for a thick, rich dip.
- You can also serve the dip with other fresh fruit or use it as a topping for yogurt or pancakes.
- Add a sprinkle of chili powder or Tajín to the watermelon for a sweet-spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup watermelon + 2 tablespoons dip
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
