Description
Sandia Loca is a vibrant Mexican street food snack featuring watermelon, jicama, cucumber, chamoy, and chili-lime seasoning. It’s a refreshing and customizable treat perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole Watermelon
- 1 cup Jicama
- 1 cup Cucumbers
- 1/2 cup Chamoy
- 1 tbsp Homemade Chili Lime Seasoning (or Tajin)
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Japanese Peanuts
- 1/4 cup Mexican Tamarind Candy
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon in half lengthwise, ensuring it stands flat.
- Carefully make square cuts within the watermelon flesh and scoop out bite-sized pieces using a spoon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the watermelon chunks with jicama, cucumber, Japanese peanuts, and tamarind candy.
- Spoon the mixture back into the hollowed-out watermelon half.
- Drizzle with chamoy, sprinkle chili powder, and lime juice over the top, customizing to your taste.
- Enjoy your Sandia Loca immediately for the best burst of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for added freshness.
- Adjust spice levels according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg