Watermelon Tajin Skewers
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Watermelon Tajin Skewers are a delicious summer treat that is the perfect sweet and spicy combo! Skewered with fresh lime juice, mint, and cotija cheese, these fresh watermelon skewers are an easy and refreshing summer treat that everyone will love!
These Mexican-inspired watermelon skewers are full of bright flavors. The contrast between the sweet watermelon and spicy tajin makes the fruit taste even sweeter.
Whether you are sitting poolside and looking for a cold treat, preparing an easy appetizer for a graduation party, or preparing 4th of July recipes, watermelon with Tajin needs to make its way on the menu. Love watermelon? Don’t skip our watermelon salad!
Looking for more Summer Appetizers? Check out these Tuna Poke Nachos and some of my favorite Air Fryer Appetizers!
Ingredients You Will Need
- Watermelon: You will need about 2 1/2 cups of watermelon. This recipe will make roughly 14 skewers, so depending on how many you need, you might want to double the recipe.
- Seasoning: The star of the show! The fresh lime juice adds a bright citrusy flavor and gives the watermelon a nice bite while the tajin adds a slightly spicy flavor, making the watermelon taste extra sweet and juicy.
- Toppings: These delicious skewers are topped with crumbled cotija cheese, finely chopped fresh mint, and just a pinch of flaky salt.
Additions & Substitutions
You can get a similar flavor to Tajin by combining:
- 1 tablespoon of paprika powder or red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, salt, cayenne pepper powder
- 1/8th teaspoon sugar
If you don’t have the ingredients and are looking for a quick fix, you can also use Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Seasoning.
*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
How To make Watermelon Tajin Kabobs
Step 1: Skewer. Skewer 5-6 pieces of watermelon.
Step 2: Season. Season with lime juice and Tajin.
Step 3: Garnish. Top the skewers with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped mint, and a pinch of flaky salt. I like to add lime zest too for even more citrus flavor.
Step 4: Serve. I serve this with extra lime to squeeze over right before eating.
Tips & Tricks
- Use In Drinks: Use your frozen watermelon as ice cubes for refreshing summer drinks!
- Buy Local: Stop by a local farmers market to see if you can pick up these items from a local source!
Recipe Variations
- Cotija Cheese: If you don’t have cotija cheese, you can substitute with feta cheese.
- Mint: Change up the flavor profile of the skewers by substituting mint with cilantro or basil.
- Cucumber: Add sliced cucumber to the skewers for both added texture and color!
- Hot sauce: Turn up the heat and add a few dabs of hot sauce to your skewers.
- Watermelon Tajin Salad: Forget the skewers and toss everything in a bowl for a summer salad that is easy to transport and serve at any party.
Recipe FAQ’s
Tajin adds a tangy chili-lime kick and a bit of saltiness, balancing the watermelon’s natural sweetness.
Tajin is the go-to option. It’s a blend of chili peppers, lime, and salt.
In addition to watermelon, it works well on fresh fruit like mango or pineapple, snacks like popcorn, and vegetables like cucumbers.
What is Tajin Good on?
Get ready to put Tajin on everything! Tajin seasoning pairs well with fruit and vegetables like corn, fresh mango, pineapple, jicama, cucumber, and even chicken and shrimp.
You can even use it in your fruit salsa recipes! I love add it to Mango Pineapple Salsa and Avocado Mango Salsa.
Looking for the perfect Summertime backyard BBQ side dish? Make my Mexican Street Cornbread and Jalapeño Creamed Corn which also uses Tajin seasoning.
More Summer Recipes You’ll Love
- Watermelon Caprese Skewers
- Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
- Summer Corn Salad
- Zucchini Salad
- Tomato Panzanella Salad
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Watermelon Tajin Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups watermelon, cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1/2 lime, juice and zest
- 1/2 tablespoon tajin
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- pinch of flaky salt
Instructions
- Skewer 5-6 pieces of watermelon and season with lime juice and Tajin.
- Top the skewers with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped mint, and a pinch of flaky salt.
Notes
- Use In Drinks: Use your frozen watermelon as ice cubes for refreshing summer drinks!
- Buy Local: Stop by a local farmers market to see if you can pick up these items from a local source!
