Description
Hawaiian Watermelon Hammer is the ultimate summer treat that brings a burst of flavor and fun to any gathering. This refreshing dish features juicy watermelon wedges smashed to perfection, drizzled with zesty lime juice, sprinkled with sea salt, and garnished with fresh mint leaves. Perfect for beach parties or backyard barbeques, it’s a delightful centerpiece that combines sweetness, acidity, and herbaceous notes in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium seedless watermelon (approximately 5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into thick wedges (about 2 inches wide).
- Using a meat mallet or your hands, gently pound each wedge until slightly crushed.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the smashed watermelon.
- Sprinkle with sea salt to enhance sweetness.
- Garnish with chopped mint leaves and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (170g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg