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No-Cook Watermelon Recipes That Everyone Will Savor This Summer

Cooling no cook recipes featuring the summer’s star fruit Watermelon!

Watermelon Cooler

Watermelon Cooler

Watermelon the yummy classic cooling and delicious watery fruit of the summer. At our house we have been going through and eating a few watermelons a week. And yes the one doing most of the consuming of the watermelon is me, just give me some watermelon and a bottle of Tajin seasoning, such the perfect combo for my taste bud who prefers food that is on the savory side. When days are longer and hotter during the summer I have been noticing a difference in my appetite, sometimes not getting hungry until later in the day. Also with the warmer days I don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen so I love a good salad and since we always have watermelon on hand I have been finding creative ways to use it, including my smoothies, salads and cocktails. So let me share my hydrating recipes.


Smoothies

Watermelon Cleanser

Watermelon Cleanser


Watermelon Refresher

  • 1 Frozen Banana

  • 1/2 of Smaller Watermelon, (Flesh Only, Seedless)

  • Handful Cilantro

  • 2 Sprigs of Mint

  • 1 Cup of Coconut Water

Directions: Blend if you want it a bit Thicker or Colder Add Ice

Tip: Blend up Watermelon, then Pour Liquid in Ice Tray. Add the Ice Cubes to smoothie then blend or Add Ice Cubes to Keep Drink Colder Longer


Watermelon Cleanser

  • 1/2 Watermelon (seedless)

  • 1 Romaine Lettuce

  • 1 Apple

  • 1 Lemon (juice)

  • Add Water or Ice to get desired consistency (hint: Add a little at a time)

Directions: Blend



Salad

Watercress and Arugula add a nice spice to the salad that offsets the Watermelon’s sweetness

Watercress and Arugula add a nice spice to the salad that offsets the Watermelon’s sweetness

Savory Watermelon Salad

  • 1/2 of a Seedless Watermelon, Cubed into Bite Sized Pieces

  • Arugula and/or Watercress

  • 1/2 Red Onion or more if you Love Onion like me

  • 2-3 Sprigs of Mint and/or Basil

  • 1 Can Garbanzo Beans

  • 1 Avocado

  • 1 Cucumber

  • 2 Ripe Tomatoes

  • 1 Package of Feta ( used Miyokos Vegan Feta)

  • Optional: Add Slivered Almonds, Or Pinenuts

Dressing: Mix together Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Chilli Pepper Flakes, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper. Add All According to your Taste Buds. Add Dressing to salad ingredients and enjoy!

Tip: If making ahead of time or going to have over the next few days add Arugula or Watercress as you serve salad, the lettuce won’t wilt and salad will last longer.


Cocktail

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Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita

  • 1-3 Cups of Blended Watermelon, Chilled

  • 1 Lime, Juiced

  • 2 Ounce of Silver Tequila

  • 2-3 Slices of Jalapeño, Muddled

  • Add 2 leaves of Basil, Muddled

  • Ice

Directions: Put all ingredients in a shaker, Salt glass rim, Pour ingredients over ice.

Tip: Make ahead Watermelon Ice Cubes, Use as ice in Drink







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