What says summer more than a sweet piece of watermelon? Watermelon is not just delicious, it’s good for you, too. This juicy fruit is a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and lycopene. And it’s 92% water, which means it helps you stay hydrated on hot summer days.
Don’t be misled by watermelon’s sweet flavor. One cup of diced watermelon has only 46 calories and no added sugar. Sink your teeth into some of these delicious watermelon recipes this summer.
Watermelon, Avocado & Cucumber Salad
Makes 1 serving
Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min
Ingredients
1 cup cubed watermelon
½ medium cucumber, diced
¼ avocado, diced
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
In a bowl, toss together all of the ingredients. Serve at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: Around 1.5 cups
Per serving
Calories: 212; Total fat: 10 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 10 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 31 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 20 g; Protein: 4 g; Potassium: 793 mg
Watermelon Mint Slushy
Makes 2 servings
Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min
Ingredients
3 cups cubed watermelon
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup ice
Preparation
Add watermelon, lime juice, mint, and ice to blender. Combine until smooth. Pour into glasses and drink immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: Around 1 cup
Per serving
Calories: 128; Total fat: 1 g; Saturated fat: 0 g; Sodium: 8 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 32 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 26 g; Protein: 3 g; Potassium: 472 mg
Watermelon Salsa
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 8 min Cook: 0 min
Ingredients
4 cups diced watermelon
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp lime juice
Preparation
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together. Serve on top of grilled fish or chicken, or with a handful of tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: Around 1 cup
Per serving
Calories: 62; Total fat: 0 g; Saturated fat: 0 g; Sodium: 3 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 15 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 12 g; Protein: 1 g; Potassium: 254 mg
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