Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 32 tablespoons
Serving Size 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

2 cups small cubes of watermelon
1⁄4 cup chopped green onions
1⁄4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix all of the Ingredients.
  2. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Serve salsa with burritos, tacos, fish or grilled meat.
  • Try adding corn, chile peppers, or chopped avocado.
  • If you do not have vinegar, try lemon or lime juice.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/watermelon-sal...

Watermelon Cooler

Watermelon Cooler

Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

3 cups cubed watermelon, with seeds removed
1⁄2 cup orange juice

Directions

  1. Place watermelon and juice in blender. Put lid on tightly.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Drink immediately.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Juice from 1/2 orange (about 1/4 cup)
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/watermelon-coo...

Watermelon and Fruit Salad

Watermelon and Fruit Salad

Prep time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 cup watermelon, diced
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen/thawed)
1⁄2 cup apple, banana or pear, diced
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar

 Directions

  1. Place watermelon, strawberries and blueberries in a serving bowl.
  2. Add your choice of diced apple, banana or pear. Gently mix well.
  3. In a small bowl combine lime juice and honey. Pour over fruit and toss to coat.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/watermelon-and...

Melon and Mint

Melon and Mint

Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon lime juice
1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
3 cups watermelon cubes
3 cups honeydew cubes

Directions

  1. Blend lime juice, mint leaves and brown sugar together in a small food processor.
  2. Place melon cubes in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over melon and toss gently.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/melon-and-mint

Melon Cooler

Melon Cooler

Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 cup low-fat lemon yogurt
1 cup orange juice

Directions

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • This drink tastes best chilled.
  • Try substituting honeydew or watermelon for cantaloupe.
  • For a flavor booster, try lemon juice or frozen berries.

 

Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/melon-cooler

Cherry Salad

Cherry Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup sweet cherries
1 cup cantaloupe cubed
1 cup green grapes, cut in half
1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
1⁄4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange)
1⁄4 cup flaked coconut (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash all fruit before cutting.
  2. Pit cherries by slicing them in half and removing the pit.
  3. Mix the cut fruit together in a bowl.
  4. Pour orange juice over fruit and stir in coconut if desired.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/cherry-salad