Riversiders try to avoid the dog days of summer. For years, my family escaped the summer heat with trips to the beach, mountains, and any location that promised a reprieve. When we were unable to escape, we would perform a well-timed dance of opening the house before sunrise, followed by closing windows and drawing curtains before the temperature climbed. Using the oven was strictly prohibited; a practice I still preach to anyone who will listen. Family dinners were BBQ and salads and eaten at a long picnic table dressed in a swim suit and towel. 

For obvious reasons, I have been thinking about summer salads/desserts that go beyond iceberg lettuce and cake.  So if you are holding down the fort, and looking for a recipe that is cool, healthy, and delicious how about this Watermelon with Coconut Lime Dip? It is a party in your mouth and easy peasy to make.

Ingredients

1      Watermelon

1 C   Greek yogurt

2 T   Coconut milk

1 t    Lime zest

1 T   Honey

Directions:

Slice the watermelon into fry-like shapes.

In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, coconut milk, lime zest, and honey.

Serve the watermelon fries with the coconut lime dip.

Tips:

Chill the watermelon fries before serving for an extra refreshing snack.

Add a sprinkle of tajin powder (fruit chili powder)  onto the watermelon for a spicy kick.

Ingredients

1 Watermelon

1 C Greek yogurt

2 T Coconut milk

1 t Lime zest

1 T Honey

Directions:

Slice the watermelon into fry-like shapes.

In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, coconut milk, lime zest, and honey.

Serve the watermelon fries with the coconut lime dip.

Tips:

Chill the watermelon fries before serving for an extra refreshing snack.

Add a sprinkle of tajin powder (fruit chili powder)  onto the watermelon for a spicy kick.