Easy Watermelon Tajín Pickle Crunch Cups – Sweet, Spicy & Refreshing Summer Snack
Watermelon Tajín Pickle Crunch Cups are a refreshing sweet-spicy snack made with juicy watermelon, tangy pickles, fresh vegetables, and crunchy toppings, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup cotija or feta cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup tortilla strips or crushed spicy chips
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tbsp honey or hot honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Tajín seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into cubes and pat dry.
- Combine watermelon, pickles, cucumber, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Whisk lime juice, pickle juice, honey, olive oil, Tajín, and spices.
- Toss gently with mixture.
- Chill 10–15 minutes.
- Spoon into cups or bowls.
- Top with cheese and crunchy chips just before serving.
Notes
- Best served cold and fresh.
- Add crunchy toppings right before serving to keep texture.
- Do not over-chill or watermelon will release too much juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg