Watermelon Slush

"fabulous and so easy.....add a shot of gin for the adults!!! "

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups diced watermelon
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1/2 cup water

PREPARATION

1. Blend watermelon, lime juice, sugar, ice and water in a blender until smooth.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 48 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 137 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: A natural sports drink with vitamins A and C, potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit

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Watermelon Popsicles

Makes about 8 popsicles

4 cups cubed watermelon flesh (about 1 pound, rind removed)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon honey, optional

Blend the watermelon, lime juice and optional honey in a blender (or process the melon through a juicer then stir in the lime juice and honey). Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing the fibrous melon with the back of a spoon to extract the maximum amount of juice. Carefully pour or spoon the juice into popsicle molds and freeze until solid. If using popsicle sticks, insert the sticks when the popsicles are partially frozen.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta or Cotija

The amounts given here are truly just guidelines. Feel free to stretch or diminish depending on your taste and the ingredients you are working with.

INGREDIENTS

Watermelon Mint Feta Salad

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup lime juice (4-6 limes, depending on how big and juicy the limes are)
• A quarter of a medium sized watermelon, rind removed, black seeds removed (if there are any), chopped into 1-inch cube-ish pieces, about 8 cups
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Watermelon Jicama Cilantro Cotija Salad

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup lime juice (4-6 limes, depending on how big and juicy the limes are)
• A quarter of a medium sized watermelon, rind removed, black seeds removed (if not seedless), chopped into 1-inch cube-ish pieces, about 8 cups
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 1-2 cups chopped peeled jicama
• 1 serrano chili pepper, stem removed, seeded, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Pinch of cumin, to taste

METHOD

1 Soak the chopped red onion in the lime juice while you are prepping the other ingredients, about 15 minutes.

2 Gently combine all ingredients into a large serving bowl.

Serve immediately. Salad will get soggy if kept overnight.

Yield: Serves 6-8.

Source: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/watermelon_salad_with_feta_or_cotija/

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Watermelon Limeade Vodka Cocktail

Yield: Serves 2 to 3

From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com

Ingredients

• 1/4 large watermelon, cut into cubes
• Juice of 2 limes
• 4 oz. vodka
• Ice
• Lime slices (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, lime juice and vodka.
2. Puree until smooth.
3. Fill two collins glass with ice and pour the watermelon cooler over top. Garnish with lime slices. Serve.
   
   
   Source: http://www.cookincanuck.com/2012/06/watermelon-limeade-vodka-cocktail-recipe-tv-fun/

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Strawberry, watermelon and Aqua Fresca : Perfect summer drink!

It it hot and humid where you are? Or are you just looking for a fun non alcoholic summer drink? Either way, you are not going to regret making this Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca.

I made this drink after purchasing Marcella Kriebel's Comida Latina.  The book is nothing like I've ever seen before: each recipe is illustrated and there are pages filled with helpful tips, definitions, and even Spanish names for everyday cookware equipment.

Last week I actually took a watercolor class taught by Marcella!! It was so much fun ;)

Two of the recipes in the book that looked especially refreshing were the Aqua Fresca and the Paletas. I decided to combine the flavors from these two recipes to make my own Aqua Fresca.

Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca

Ingredients

1 part watermelon

1 part strawberries

fresh mint

2 parts water

Directions

1. Add everything to a blender and puree till perfectly smooth.

2. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and refrigerate the clear liquid for at least 30 minutes.

3. Pour the Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca into glasses, add a straw and a strawberry as fun decorations and drink!!

I'm looking forward to experimenting with different fruit combinations to make other varieties of aqua fresca!

Two questions for you:
1) What's the latest cookbook you've purchased?
2) What's your favorite flavor of aqua fresca?

Source: http://www.mangotomato.com/2013/06/perfect-summer-drink-watermelon.html

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