Refreshing Cantaloupe and Cucumber Tajín Snack

Ingredients

- 1 medium cantaloupe
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1. Prepare Cantaloupe:
- Slice the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Use a melon baller or a knife to cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes.

2. Prepare Cucumber:
- Peel the cucumber, leaving a few strips of skin for added texture and color.
- Slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons, about 1/4 inch thick.

3. Blend Lime Zest and Juice:
- In a small saucepan, combine the lime zest and lime juice.
- Warm the mixture over low heat on the stove for about 2 minutes (PT2M) to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool for a moment.

4. Combine and Season:
- In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe cubes and cucumber slices.
- Pour the slightly warm lime zest and juice mixture over the fruits.
- Sprinkle Tajín seasoning evenly over everything. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are coated.

5. Chill and Serve:
- Transfer the seasoned fruit mixture to the refrigerator.
- Allow to chill for at least 10 minutes (PT10M) to let the flavors develop and the fruit cool.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing snack.

Total Time

PT17M
17 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Cantaloupe snack, Cucumber snack, Tajín recipe, Lime zest, Healthy snack, Summer snack, Refreshing, Easy, Stove recipe, Quick snack

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 150

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