Watermelon Fries with Lime Tajin Dip

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Watermelon Fries with creamy lime tajin dip are the perfect healthier snack during summer. Cool watermelon sticks and a cool creamy lime tajin dip pair perfectly for a delicious summer treat. Perfect for an afternoon in the backyard, a day at the lake or beach, or for your BBQ get-together.

These sweet, crisp watermelon “fries” are sprinkled with chili salt, then dipped in a creamy yogurt dip made with lime juice, mint, and a bit of honey. A wonderful summer snack!

Are you wondering how to cut watermelon fries or what is good with watermelon? I have got the perfect snack for you! It’s hydrating, cool, delicious, and on the healthier side. Your kids, friends, family, or even you will gobble this Mexican watermelon snack right up. If you want to kick it up a notch you can even drizzle some chamoy over the watermelon. YUM!

Watermelon Fries with Lime Tajin Dip

Watermelon is a summertime staple around here and when I buy it it doesn’t last long. What’s not to love? Watermelon is sweet, juicy, cool, crisp, and the perfect hydrating snack during summer. This watermelon with chili and lime will leave you eating the whole plate.

Watermelon pairs nicely with so many things. So if you’re wondering what is good with watermelon here are some suggestions:

• Watermelon sprinkles with Salt
• Watermelon Sprinkled with Lime and Chamoy
• Watermelon in a fruit salad
• Watermelon Salsa
• Watermelon Salad
• Add it to smoothies
• Make sorbet
• Watermelon Lemonade
• Margaritas, duh
• Grilled watermelon
• Watermelon Fruit Leather

How to Cut Watermelon Stick or Watermelon Fries

You can call these watermelon fries or watermelon sticks. Whatever you choose to call them this is how to cut watermelon sticks.

Cut the watermelon in half. Place the cut side down on a cutting board. Cut straight down to remove the rind and make it into a square watermelon piece. Once the rind is removed, cut ⅓ to ½ inch slices down. Then cut thin slices from each piece.

Tips for Picking the Perfect Watermelon

• Make sure the watermelon feels heavy for its size. (you want it to be juicy)
• Pick a dull-looking watermelon. Too shiny – it’s probably not ripe.
• A nice yellow spot – the brighter the yellow, the longer it’s been on the vine sweetening up!
• Knock on it! If there is a nice hollow sound, it will probably be ripe and juicy. If it is a dull sound, it is probably over ripe.

How to store watermelon sticks

Store the watermelon separate from the dip. You can store both of them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for a few days. Do not freeze the yogurt dip.

What do I need to make Watermelon Sticks with Creamy Citrus Dip

• Watermelon – you can use any size
• Greek yogurt – any plain yogurt is fine, Greek yogurt is just nice and thick
• Lime – the juice and zest
• Honey – you can use sugar if you prefer
• Mint – fresh mint leaves
• Tajin – a Mexican salty chili spice that can be found in the Mexican section of the grocery store or online, BUT you can use chili and a bit of salt if you prefer(you can skip the tajin and sprinkle with just salt or use nothing)

Watermelon Fries Ingredients

• ½ medium watermelon – cut into sticks
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 lime juiced
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 3 mint leaves, finely minced
• Tajin or chili powder and salt, to taste

How to Make Watermelon Sticks with Citrus Tajin Dip

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, zest, lime juice, honey, and mint leaves. Mix well.

Place the watermelon on a serving plate and sprinkle with the Tajin or a little bit of salt and chili powder if desired.

Serve with the creamy dip. Enjoy!