Tajin Mango & Watermelon Salad

Salut!

Yes my loverlies, I have finally returned. Just in time for Tasty Tuesday!
It has been very rough this summer and I had to step back from everything, unfortunately, that included blogging. As we are in August and summer will soon be drawing to a close, I wanted to post something delectable, simple, and perhaps new for your taste buds!
Tajin was something I discovered recently in town.

I went to Oui Mango after running errands in the Alexis Nihon mall in the downtown core here in Montreal.
Here's an article link that talks more about these wonderful people who are working hard to share something delicious from another culture with all of us:
https://montreal.eater.com/2019/6/27/18761356/oui-mango-montreal-restaurant-opening-pizza-new-yorkaise-bibiko-minowis

When I am out and about, I have few pickings in the gluten free realm, especially when I am pressed for time and want something healthy but flavourful. I had never heard of this before and the Chef in me went bonkers after my first bite. I took it in the traditional way, which uses three simple ingredients.
Fruit, Tajin seasoning and lime.
I watched it being prepared and realized I could re-create it with ease.
I don't live in town anymore and traveling for a zesty, spiced mango kick for 2 hours is not gonna happen.
I found the Tajin at our local Asian market where they have a well stocked section of products from Cuba, Mexico, and more.
It was $2.99 for the little shaker bottle. Coupled with a few mangoes and limes, I had a mini-tajin mango feast in the making for less than $10, to share, and scarf down.
As I was making the recipe and realized that I could totes throw in some watermelon I had in the fridge, to the mix.

Success!
I did a simple pic layout down below for you to see how to best cut the fruit. For those more skilled in the kitchen this may seem utterly ridiculous but not everyone is sure of themselves in culinary settings. I prefer to give too much info than not.

Enough blabbing, you came for fruity goodness and I shall deliver!

TAJIN MANGO & WATERMELON SALAD:

Ingredients:

1 Cup cubed cut fresh watermelon
1 /12 Cups cubed fresh mango
1 tsp Tajin spice mix (I add more but start with kess and add as you go after the lime juice because it can be a bit intense for some)
Juice of 1/2 lime fresh squeezed.

Method:

-In a bowl combine the fruit and sprinkle with the Tajin seasoning. Stir gently.

-Sprinkle fresh lime juice over top, mix gently. Add more Tajin seasoning if you like.

-Serve immediately or chill in fridge for 1 hour.

I had to taste test as I went along because what kind of a monster doesn’t do that before posting a recipe?!?

Feel free to omit either of the fruits, if you are allergic or don't like one of them.

Super refreshing and has a nice tart, limey, salty, sweet kick! You’re going to love it and so will those you serve it to.

On a little side note, my son prefers watermelon minus the tajin but liked the mango. My mother tried both and said they were good but watermelon was not as good as the mango. I enjoy both but choose which combo or single flavour floats your boat!

There will be some more gluten-free noms coming, so keep checking back! Perfect bites to sink your teeth into for the school year and upcoming fall season, here’s a sneak peek!