WATERMELON: Nature’s Sweet Summer Treat
Watermelon is a staple on nearly every summer table, but did you know that it’s also a powerful and versatile health food: it has less than 50 calories per serving; it is an abundant source of vitamins C, A, and B6; plus, its 90% water, which makes it both refreshing and a natural source of hydration. Use the following ten recipes to spice up your cooking, get healthy, and wow your guests with this sweet summer treat.
Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
Watermelon Blueberry Banana Split
Spicy Watermelon Marinade
Watermelon and Blueberry Salad with Spinach and Feta
Watermelon Smoothie
Watermelon Twist
Middle Eastern Watermelon Salad
Pickled Watermelon Rind
Watermelon Toasted Jalapeno and Shrimp Pico de Gallo
Grilled Spicy Watermelon
Watermelon Parfait
For more fun and healthy recipe ideas, visit Watermelon on SparkRecipes.com. Add your favorite watermelon recipe so that we can add it to our cookbook. For more information on the health benefits of watermelon view: Beat the Heat With A Watermelon Treat and Nutritional Facts: Seedless Watermelon.
What is your favorite way to enjoy watermelon? Which recipe will you prepare for your next summer gathering?
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Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
Watermelon Blueberry Banana Split
Spicy Watermelon Marinade
Watermelon and Blueberry Salad with Spinach and Feta
Watermelon Smoothie
Watermelon Twist
Middle Eastern Watermelon Salad
Pickled Watermelon Rind
Watermelon Toasted Jalapeno and Shrimp Pico de Gallo
Grilled Spicy Watermelon
Watermelon Parfait
For more fun and healthy recipe ideas, visit Watermelon on SparkRecipes.com. Add your favorite watermelon recipe so that we can add it to our cookbook. For more information on the health benefits of watermelon view: Beat the Heat With A Watermelon Treat and Nutritional Facts: Seedless Watermelon.
What is your favorite way to enjoy watermelon? Which recipe will you prepare for your next summer gathering?
Want more great recipes from fellow SparkPeople members? Be sure to subscribe to SparkPeople’s Recipe of the Day email. Click here to sign up!
