Watermelonade Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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What to season watermelon with? ›

But it's a watermelon salad, you got to have watermelon! Other than these fruits, you can use cucumbers. The salad needs a nut component so if you can't get pine nuts, you can use chopped almonds or walnuts. The dressing is extreme basic, olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper.

Watermelon goes well with a variety of fruits, including strawberries, bananas, and tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple. The more frozen fruit you add, the thicker the smoothie will be. My favorite fruit to pair with watermelon is strawberry.

While it may seem counterintuitive, you can add salt to watermelon to help bring out the sweet flavor. Or, you can use different sugars, herbs, and condiments to add a more complex flavor and bring out the natural sweetness of the watermelon.

A small sprinkle of salt isn't just great for a sweet/salty combo, it also enhances the sweetness of the watermelon, great for when your melon needs just a little bit of a kick.

Avoid mixing your watermelons, muskmelons, cantaloupe and honeydews with other fruits. Try not to mix acidic fruits, such as grapefruits and strawberries, or sub-acidic foods such as apples, pomegranates and peaches, with sweet fruits, such as bananas and raisins for a better digestion.

Peak season varies a little depending on region. For most of the US, watermelons are at their most delicious between May and September. According to receipts snapped using our grocery app, sales tend to spike during spring (March, April and May) and late summer (August and September).

In short, eating watermelon in the evening is not a problem in itself. It is a healthy and delicious fruit that you can enjoy at any time of the day. Remember to keep a balance in your diet and overall lifestyle, and don't worry too much about the myths surrounding watermelon.

Mix cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Place watermelon into serving bowls; sprinkle with spice mixture. Squeeze lime juice over spiced watermelon.

Yes this recipe is made up of watermelon and peanut butter. I know that seems like a strange combination, but it's delicious. I devised this combo one night when craving ice cream.

How do you serve watermelon at a potluck? ›

Batons are the absolute best way to serve watermelon at a party. You have just enough rind to hold onto and the rest gets eaten. Working on a clean cutting board, use a large serrated knife to slice off both ends.

According to the doctor, drinking water after eating watermelon is generally safe and there are no specific side effects associated with it. However, whether or not you choose to drink water immediately after eating watermelon is a matter of personal preference, he added.

Good news: Your pooch can eat watermelon. However, this does come with precautions, according to the American Kennel Club. First, the watermelon must be seedless or you should remove the seeds before giving it to your pet. The seeds could lead to an intestinal blockage, so be sure that you pick a seedless watermelon.

Both red and yellow watermelon are safe and healthy fruits for most puppies and adult dogs to eat. However, dogs that have diabetes or sugar sensitivities as well as dogs that are obese should not be given the fruit. Watermelon is low in calories and contains no fat or cholesterol.

Melon: Pairs well with basil, blackberry, blueberry, cilantro, citrus, cucumber, ginger, lemongrass, lemon verbena, mint, strawberry, and vanilla. It mixes especially well with Champagne, Cointreau, curaçao, port, sake, sweet white wines, and tequila.

On the other hand, tangier fruits like lime or lemons complement the sweetness of the watermelon. If you're going the citrus route, add herbs such as mint or basil. Finally, frozen strawberries and raspberries make excellent additions to a watermelon smoothie, as they add sweetness and tanginess at the same time.

Watermelon and tequila are a match made in heaven. This Margarita riff, featuring more than a touch of Mojito, involves a mix of tequila, lime juice, watermelon juice, agave nectar and mint, shaken and served on the rocks. It's a fresh and flavorful combination.