Forget dip: this zesty spiced salt wakes up any sliced raw fruit or veggie—don’t feel limited to the ones listed in the recipe.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Serves 8–10

Ingredients

1 lime

2 tablespoons flaky sea salt

½ teaspoon ancho chile powder

2 oranges, sliced into ¼-inch rounds, rounds halved

5 mini seedless cucumbers, cut into ¼-inch spears

1 bunch of radishes (preferably breakfast), halved

1 large jicama, peeled, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices, half of slices cut into half moons, half moons cut into triangles

Preparation

Step 1
Finely grate lime zest into a small bowl. Stir in salt and chile powder. Cut lime into wedges.
Step 2
Arrange crudités on a platter. Squeeze lime juice over, then sprinkle with some spiced salt mixture. Serve remaining spiced salt mixture alongside.

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Reviews (13)

Used the mixture on cantaloupe and watermelon. The slightly spicy salty notes highlight the sweetness of the melon.
- Anonymous
- 6/24/2024
I made this appetizer last night for a New Year's Eve party to not-such-healthy eaters and good all positive reviews. My recipe was very similar, but had a little more spice added and I'll definitely keep this combination on hand and make ahead, frequently. Here's what I used: 1 large lime (zest used for spice mixture, juice sprinkled over crudités) 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon sumac 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro (Not needed in my opinion) Sprinkle zest/spice mixture over crudités and serve. SO fresh and flavorful!
- ellen6
- Northern CA
- 1/1/2018
Delicious twist on the crudete concept. I substituted ground aleppo pepper and a tiny pinch of chili powder for the pepper specified in this recipe and it worked out well. It was a hit at my new years party.
- Sachi
- Yonkers, NY
- 1/1/2018
I loved this idea and this is a keeper with the addition of the spice level punched up. Next time will double both the chili powder and zest. I’m also thinking of trying other combos: lemon pepper salt; tajin & salt; rosemary orange salt; mustard powder & thyme salt, etc.
- elisa_rush
- Alabama
- 2/5/2019
This is such a great idea, fresh and slightly unusual. This was a major hit at a recentparty. People were hovered around the servicing platter. So healthy, tasty and impressive
- teresalees
- Santa Rosa, CA
- 9/6/2019
Would this work with raw broccoli, cauliflower, snap pea pods? Asking for a friend :)
- djsundt54
- 12/26/2019
Fabulous and healthy way to do an app! Made as is and it was perfect. Guests loved it.
- Anonymous
- Long Beach, CA
- 2/3/2020