Watermelon is one of the most popular fruits in summer. Not only is watermelon delicious, but it is also ridiculously refreshing. According to Healthline, it is also very nutritious and loaded with vitamins, calcium and potassium.
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These easy watermelon recipes below will jazz up your summer meals while keeping you hydrated and recharged.
Watermelon and feta salad
This is one of the trendiest ways to eat watermelon. All you need to do for this dish is:
- Dice fresh watermelons into bite-sized cubes.
- Crumble feta cheese on top of the cubed watermelons.
- Finish with a dash of salt and pepper.
- To elevate this salad further, you can add some olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil on top.
The contrast between the cool and crispy watermelon with the soft cheese makes every bite interesting. While the watermelon is sweet and light, the feta brings a rounded creaminess which makes this one of the best things to eat all summer.
Of course, you can add other elements to the watermelon and feta salad as per your taste, such as rocket salad, walnuts, chiaseeds or even ham.
Prosciutto and watermelon
Just as the name of the dish implies, it just requires you to combineprosciutto with sliced watermelon. Yes, it is that easy and takes barely a minute to assemble. You can wrap the prosciutto around the fruit or just use it as a topping, as per your preference.
The complementing sweet and salty flavours between the watermelon and the prosciutto will make it a hit at any summer house party. This is one of the easiest appetizers to make in summer and pairs well with any cocktail. The best part is that it looks super sophisticated. You can hit it with a dash of olive oil and balsamic if you so desire. Or even add some goat cheese or similar fresh and mild cheese on top.
Serve the prosciutto and watermelon with chilled drinks. It never fails to impress a crowd and takes no effort.
Watermelon salsa
This dish is a fun twist on the standard tomato salsa. Thinly dice watermelon, onions and fresh cilantro. Hit it with lemon juice and salt and voila! Your watermelon salsa is ready. For even more flavour, you can add mint, jalapeños or red peppers.
Watermelon salsa can be served as a dip with your chips or used in your tacos and burritos and can even be added to spice up a boring salad. The freshness and herbed sweetness of this salsa is a superb antidote to beat the summer heat while livening up your dishes.
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