Description
Fresh, crisp watermelon fries cut into fry-shaped sticks and served with creamy coconut lime or strawberry yogurt dips, making the perfect summer snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
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For Watermelon Fries:
- 1 medium seedless watermelon (firm and ripe)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- A pinch of sea salt (optional)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Chili powder or Tajín
- Honey or agave syrup
- Coconut flakes
- Fresh mint leaves
For Coconut Lime Dip:
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Strawberry Yogurt Dip:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh strawberries (mashed or blended)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash the watermelon thoroughly and pat it dry.
- Slice off both ends to create a flat base.
- Cut the watermelon in half, then slice each half into 1-inch-thick slabs.
- Cut the slabs into long, fry-like sticks.
- Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- For the dips, mix each set of dip ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Chill both the fries and dips for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a sharp chef’s knife for clean, even cuts.
Chill the watermelon before slicing for a firmer texture.
Both dips can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 4–5 watermelon fries with 1 tablespoon dip).
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg