Watermelon Elote Cups are delicious and light. We all know that watermelon is the most popular fruit in summer, so this snack is perfect for the season. It also includes grilled corn, combining the sweetness of watermelon with the delicious flavor of Mexican corn. I’ve included some vegan alternatives in this article, such as substituting vegan mayonnaise for the regular mayonnaise.
To prepare these easy Watermelon Elote Cups, simply cut the watermelon into cubes and place them in cups — Then prepare a mixture using mayonnaise, lemon juice, chili powder, and crumbled Cotija cheese. Pour this mixture over the watermelon and garnish with cilantro.
Watermelon Elote Cups don’t take long to prepare and are a light snack that the family will love this summer.
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Ingredients
Yield: 4 Servings
- Watermelon – 4 cups (Cubed)
- Mayonnaise – 1/4 cup
- Cotija Cheese – 1/3 cup (Crumbled)
- Lime juice – 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Chili Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Cilantro – 2 tablespoons (Chopped)
Suggestions alternatives:
Vegan – Swap the mayonnaise for a plant-based mayo and use vegan feta instead of cotija cheese.
Watermelon Elote Cups
Treat yourself to sweet and spicy watermelon elote cups. They're a refreshing and quick snack that will satisfy all tastes on hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon (Cubed)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese (Crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (Chopped)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and remove the seeds. Divide the fruit equally among four cups.
- Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice and chili powder together in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.
- Spread the creamy mayonnaise mixture directly over the fruit in each cup.
- Sprinkle the crumbled Cotija cheese generously on top.
- Garnish the dish with chopped coriander and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 Amounts Per Serving:Calories: 160Saturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 435mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 6gJust a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.