Skincare in a Bowl: Watermelon Tajin Salad
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Sweet - tangy - spicy - salty: the perfect combo of flavors in one bite. And it’s got all the ingredients that’ll keep your skin hydrated and bouncy in the summer?! We love a multitasking dish 😊 This would be perfect to bring for fourth of July cookouts, summer picnics, and any summer potluck you find yourself. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 jalapeno, de-seeded and diced
1 persian cucumber, diced
1/4 watermelon, diced
1-2 tsp tajin
1-2 pinches of salt
Fresh corn tortillas, if you want to make chips from scratch
Instructions:
Wash the red onion after dicing, if you want to get rid of the bitter spiciness, then mix it together in a bowl with all the other ingredients
For making fresh chips, heat up a pan with a layer of canola oil
In the meantime, cut the tortillas into triangles, then once the oil is smoking, gently drop the tortilla pieces in
Fry lightly until golden brown, then drain on a paper towel
Salt while it’s hot and enjoy with the salad!