It’s a staple at summer picnics — WATERMELON! While nothing beats a cold slice of a juicy melon simply by itself on a hot summer day (a light sprinkling of salt propels a robust flavor), there’s so many more way to enjoy a fresh watermelon. Here are a few of our favorite ideas we’ve found online that your family may enjoy, too:
TOMATO-WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA & TOASTED ALMONDS
SKINNY WATERMELON-BERRY POPSICLES
MINTED LEMON-LINE WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA
BASIL INFUSED WATERMELON LEMONADE
RED, WHITE AND BLUE WATERMELON PARFAIT
RACHAEL RAY’S WATERMELON SALSA
MORE MARVELOUS MELON FUN
The Watermelon Board’s website is bountiful with everything you’d ever want to know — and more — about the watermelon. Find more recipes, nutritional info, tips on picking the perfect melon, kids’ activities/games and more at watermelon.org.
