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Watermelon Fries

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small seedless watermelon
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3-5 fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, optional
  • Fresh mint, optional
  • Lime wedges, optional
  • Tajín, optional

Method
 

  1. Wash the watermelon: Rinse the watermelon under cool water and dry it well. Place it on a large cutting board and trim one end if needed so it sits flat.
  2. Remove the rind: Cut off the top and bottom, then carefully slice away the green rind and white pith, leaving mostly red watermelon flesh.
  3. Slice into slabs: Cut the peeled watermelon into 1/2-inch-thick slabs. Keep the slices even so the fries hold their shape.
  4. Cut into fries: Use a crinkle cutter to cut the slabs into 2–3 inch fry-shaped sticks. A sharp knife also works if you don’t have a crinkle cutter.
  5. Drain or chill: If the watermelon is very juicy, drain the fries in a colander for 5–10 minutes. Chill until ready to serve.
  6. Make the dip: Blend Greek yogurt, strawberries, honey, lime zest, and a tiny pinch of salt until smooth. Add more yogurt if the dip is too thin.
  7. Serve: Arrange the watermelon fries on a platter with the dip. Add mint, lime wedges, or Tajín right before serving. Serve cold.