Recipe courtesy of
Julian Plovnick
for
Food Network Kitchen
Recipe courtesy of
Julian Plovnick
for
Food Network Kitchen
Watch how to make this recipe.
Cotija and Lime Watermelon Spears
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 110
- Total Fat
- 6 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 25 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 18 g
- Protein
- 3 g
- Cholesterol
- 8 mg
- Sodium
- 589 mg
This recipe takes inspiration from elote, a popular Mexican street food of corn on the cob coated in a creamy dressing, then topped with Cotija, chile powder and lime juice. For this version, sweet summer watermelon is cut into finger-friendly planks, then finished with all the delicious elote toppings. This recipe is great for a picnic or backyard barbeque; just slice the watermelon ahead of time and dress it right before serving.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 110
- Total Fat
- 6 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 25 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 18 g
- Protein
- 3 g
- Cholesterol
- 8 mg
- Sodium
- 589 mg
Ingredients
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Directions
- Place the watermelon cut-side down on a cutting board. Cut off the 4 “cheeks” until the red flesh is exposed and the watermelon forms a rounded square with the green rind on top only; discard the cheeks. Slice the watermelon across into 1-inch-wide planks. Rotate the watermelon 180 degrees, then slice again into 1-inch pieces to make a grid with 1-inch squares.
- Lay the watermelon planks down on a large cutting board. Brush 1 side of each plank with the lime juice, then sprinkle evenly with the Cotija, lime zest, flaky sea salt and chile powder. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with the olive oil.
Cook’s Note
If larger watermelons are out of season, feel free to use a mini watermelon. The ingredient amounts above will work for a whole mini watermelon or half of a larger one.
