The Tasty 3-Ingredient Fruit Snack You'll Be Eating On Repeat

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Nothing says summer quite like a hydrating bite of cool watermelon. While watermelon is delicious on its own, seasoning this colorful fruit can turn this summer cookout must-have into the irresistible star of your dessert table. And one of the best ways to spice up a juicy watermelon is with a popular Mexican seasoning blend.

Tajín Clásico Seasoning is a popular Mexican spice blend developed in the mid-1980s that's since gained popularity in the United States. While the spice mix is used today for everything from seafood to chicken to cocktails, it was initially designed to enhance the flavor of fruits and veggies. And that's exactly what it does. The sea salt and dehydrated lime help highlight the natural sweetness and juiciness of the watermelon, while the dried chiles add a mild kick, though the habanero-flavored Tajín adds a bit more heat, if that's your preference. 

Just cut the watermelon into triangles, sticks, or cubes, and add some fresh lime juice to perk it up and a heavy-handed sprinkle of Tajín. The treat is super-refreshing on its own, but it's also great alongside sweet-and-spicy summertime staples like barbecue ribs or grilled chicken brushed with a hot honey glaze. 

While this snack is great on its own, you've got options to jazz it up even further. Sprinkle a bowl of Tajín-and-lime-topped watermelon with soft feta, goat cheese, or queso fresco to add creamy, salty notes. Tossing the watermelon snack with a bit of salty cheese and cucumber is also super-refreshing. Or add textural contrast (and protein) with some roasted pepitas, cashews, or candied pecans or almonds. For an even more savory twist, add some thinly-sliced onions to the mix. 

Adding your jazzed-up watermelon combo to a summer salad can also be delicious. Dress it with Ina Garten's favorite lemon vinaigrette or opt for bits of chopped mango or pineapple to add a tropical twist. You might consider skewering and grilling the fruit before topping a salad with it — the sugar in the watermelon caramelizes on the grill, offering an intense sweetness that plays well with the sour lime flavor.