Beat the heat with watermelon

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    Hi,
    Summer has started, also the fruits season..:cheers

    Many would have beat the heat with many recipes..

    Share us, if you have any different innovative recipe done with watermelon apart from simple watermelon juice and salad.
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    Good tips Gayathri..
    Fruit candies are superb idea..
     
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    Watermelon Salsa

    Source: Life in my kitchen Dinner With Julie Dinner With Julie - Life in my kitchen

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    Watermelon Salsa
    adapted from www.watermelon.org
    1 19 oz. (540 mL) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    1 can kernel corn, drained
    1/2 small purple onion, finely diced
    1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced
    1-2 garlic cloves, minced
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    1 tsp. ground cumin
    1 tsp. mild chili powder
    juice of 1 lime
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    Salt to taste
    2 cups finely chopped seedless watermelon

    In a large bowl, stir together everything except the watermelon. Add watermelon and gently fold to combine. Chill for a few hours to allow the flavours to meld before serving.
    Serves about 10.
     
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    Watermelon banana split

    Recipe and picture source: watermelon.org
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    [h=3]Watermelon Banana Split[/h]A healthy twist to an old favorite


    Ingredients
    2 bananas
    1 watermelon medium sized
    1 cup fresh blueberries
    1 cup diced fresh pineapple
    1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
    1/4 cup caramel fruit dip
    1/4 cup honey roasted almonds


    Instructions
    Peel bananas and cut in half lengthwise then cut each piece in half. For each serving, lay 2 banana pieces against sides of shallow dish. Using an ice cream scooper, place three watermelon "scoops" in between each banana in each dish. Remove seeds if necessary. Top each watermelon "scoop" with a different fruit topping. Drizzle caramel fruit dip over all. Sprinkle with almonds.


    Servings
    Makes 4 servings.


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    Watermelon dippers

    Picture and Recipe source: watermelon.org
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    Watermelon Dippers

    This fresh dip with a hint of sweetness makes a treat kids will love!


    Ingredients
    8 ounces sour cream
    4 tablespoons sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 serving watermelon stix or small wedges


    Instructions
    Blend together the sour cream, sugar and vanilla in a small serving bowl. Use as a dip for the watermelon.
     
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