Description
Watermelon Fries with Coconut Lime Dip is a refreshing and playful summer snack that combines sweet watermelon slices with a creamy coconut lime dip. Perfect for a light dessert or appetizer, it’s easy to make, naturally sweet, and full of tropical flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large seedless watermelon
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 cup coconut yogurt (or regular yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon in half, then into quarters. Cut the flesh into fry-like shapes about ½ inch thick.
- Place the watermelon fries in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chili powder (if using). Toss gently to coat.
- In a bowl, mix coconut yogurt, honey or agave, lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness as needed.
- Arrange watermelon fries on a serving platter. Serve with the dip on the side or drizzled over the top. Garnish with lime zest. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use flavored yogurt like vanilla or pineapple for a twist.
- Replace chili powder with paprika or omit for a sweeter version.
- Best served chilled and fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- Try maple syrup or sugar-free options for alternative sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup watermelon fries with 2 tbsp dip
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon fries, coconut lime dip, healthy summer snack, vegan dessert, tropical fruit snack