Seasonal snacking: Mouthwatering watermelon recipes
August 3rd, 2016 by Caela Fenton | Posted in Health & Nutrition, Recipes for Runners | Tags: Featured, nutrition, recipe, seasonal snacking, watermelon
Watermelon is the staple of summer snacking. This fruit is a low-calorie rehydration powerhouse. Even though the most common way to eat watermelon is to just slice it up and enjoy, there are lots of fun ways to make watermelon recipes exciting. Here are a few for inspiration.
1) Watermelon feta guacamole
A big bowl of this refreshing take on the snacking classic is perfect for a summer BBQ.
2) Grilled watermelon salad with balsamic reduction
If you thought watermelon couldn’t be dressed up into a gourmet meal, you thought wrong.
3) Tilapia burgers with watermelon salsa
Tilapia makes for a lighter summer burger and watermelon salsa is a unique burger topper.
4) Watermelon strawberry basil quinoa salad
Strawberries, watermelon, slivered almonds and goats cheese come together in this delicious quinoa salad.
5) Watermelon feta mint skewers
These are a super easy and healthy appetizer for a big group of people.
6) Spice crusted salmon with watermelon salsa
Heat on the salmon and coolness in the salsa makes for a perfect combination.
7) Watermelon donuts
That’s right, watermelon donuts. These will be the healthiest donuts you ever eat (and yes, you can have more than one).
8) Thai watermelon salad
Cucumber and watermelon make for a super light salad topped with 
crunchy peanuts and flavoured with orange and lime juice.
9) Watermelon chicken salad
Blue cheese, almonds and grilled chicken top watermelon and baby spinach on this satisfying summer salad.
10) Watermelon jerky
This recipe is an absolute must-try for anyone who has a food dehydrator. No extra sugar or preservatives, just watermelon.
