July is National Watermelon Month!
When you think of summer, what foods come to mind for you? For me, I think of corn on the cob, pasta salad, grilled dogs and burgers, smores, and WATERMELON! A summer just wouldn't be a summer without watermelon, right? Watermelon adds a new twist and a sweet flavor to different recipes that your taste buds will not be expecting.
Here are a few ways to enjoy watermelon in July or all summer long!
Add to your salads
- Summer Watermelon Salad
- Watermelon Salad with Mint and Lime
- Slice watermelon thin and add to a caprese salad
- Wrap in prosciutto and add to your antipasta platter or charcuterie board
Add to salsa and jams
- Add to your favorite salsa or mango salsa for a sweet element
- Chop into your favorite chutney or jam recipe
Don't throw out the rinds!
Just remove the green and you can make all kinds of treats!
- Pickle the rinds for a tart treat
- Grate the rinds and add to coleslaw
Slice it
- Eat it as is, or bring out the sweetness by sprinkling a little sea salt on your slices
- Add to toast with goat cheese, honey and thyme
Grill it
- For a savory treat, grill slices or chunks and try different spices and flavors like chili powder and lime or honey
- Grill Caribbean kabobs with chicken, pineapple, peppers, and watermelon
For dessert
- Granitas are so refreshing. We love this one from The Pioneer Woman using ... you guessed it...watermelon
- How about a cake made out of watermelon? Peel, cut in the shape you'd like, ice with whipped topping and top with berries. So fun!
Watermelon is not only delicious but healthy too — it is full of vitamins A & C, lycopene, potassium, and amino acids. So don't just grab this big round ball of goodness for the holiday — enjoy it all summer long.
How does your family love watermelon? Email us at eats@macaronikid.com and we will add it to our list!
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