Healthy Mexican Snacks Recipe
Light and healthy Mexican snacks recipe made with watermelon, jicama, cucumber and serrano peppers for a bit of heat. For snacking, appetizers or dessert!
Servings: 15
Calories: 41kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ medium sized watermelon
- 1 jicama peeled
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2-3 Serrano peppers chopped into rings
- Juice from 2-3 limes as needed
- Chili powder for dusting
- Splash of hot sauce if desired
Instructions
- Scoop the watermelon into tiny balls. I used a ¼ teaspoon measuring spoon for mine. Set them into a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the jicama into small squares roughly the same width as the watermelon balls. Set into the mixing bowl.
- Slice the cucumber into rings about ¼ inch thick, then quarter them. Into the mixing bowl they go.
- Add lime juice and toss to coat.
- Spear a watermelon ball, a slice of jicama, and a couple of cucumber quarters on toothpicks. Have fun and vary up the order.
- Set onto a serving plate and dust with chili powder.
- Top with sliced serrano peppers and serve. Splash with hot sauce, if desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg