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Coconut Watermelon Zing

July 9, 2026 by dinnertonight

Stay cool and refreshed with Coconut Watermelon Zing—a delicious fusion of coconut water and watermelon flavor with a splash of lime. Perfect for workouts, warm days, or anytime you need a refreshing boost. 🌞💧

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Coconut Watermelon Zing
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups watermelon diced
  • 4 cups coconut water unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. In a pitcher of a blender add the watermelon, coconut water, lime juice and salt.
  2. Blend until combined and enjoy
  3. Keep in refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Note: this drink will separate – shake or mix to combine before serving.
  4. Note: This hydration drink can be strained if you prefer a drink with a smoother texture
Recipe Notes

Coconut Watermelon Zing Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 cups (408g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 90 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 360 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 19 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 29 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 578 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: coconut, drink, drinks, hydration, lime, watermelon

Melon Smoothie

July 15, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Beat the summer heat with a refreshing Melon Smoothie. This nutritious treat is full of hydrating ingredients like cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon! This smoothie is simple to make and can be enjoyed by all ages!


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup plain yogurt low-fat
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup cantaloupe diced
  • 1/4 cup watermelon diced
  • 1/4 cup honeydew diced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 6 - 8 ice cubes
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands, preparation area, and produce
  2. Chop cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew into large, diced pieces
  3. Add all ingredients to the blender
  4. Secure the blender lid. Pulse until smooth.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cantaloupe, drinks, honeydew, hydration, infused water, melon, melons, spring, summer, water, watermelon, watermelons

Grilled Fruit Kabobs

July 9, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Grilling weather doesn’t have to be set on BBQ. Add a water-filled fruit to the grill to add a new “flare” to your plate this summer.


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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 3 cup watermelon diced
  • 2 cup peaches sliced
  • 3 cup cantaloupe diced
  • 2 cup pineapple diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mint leaves chopped
Servings: skewers
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Using Path to the Plate fire and heat safety guidelines, prepare the grill.
  3. Using a medium saucepan, simmer water and honey until combined. Infuse honey water by simmering with mint leaves for 1 minute. Remove mint leaves. Pour the liquid in a jar, and let infused honey water cool in the refrigerator.
  4. Prepare sliced and diced fruit on 6 wooden or metal skewers. Grill for 30-60 seconds on each side.
  5. Leaving fruit on skewers, use a basting brush to glaze over fruit. Sprinkle kosher salt and mint leaves over grilled fruit skewers.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, dessert, fruit, grill, Grilling, kabob, Side Dishes

Fruit Tacos

June 8, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Let’s twist-up this Taco Tuesday with some Fruit Tacos!  An impressive taco to build, this recipe can be an appetizer, a snack, or a refreshing dessert.

 

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Ingredients
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 pieces seedless cucumber cut into matchstick
  • 2 cups watermelon cut into matchstick pieces
  • 10 jicama tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Servings: servings (2 tacos)
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  1. Wash your hands and preparation area. Rinse all produce before slicing.
  2. Prepare your avocado, cucumber, and watermelon by slicing into matchstick pieces, or julienne cut.
  3. Evenly layer 2-3 pieces of avocado, cucumber, and watermelon in the middle of the jicama tortilla.
  4. In a small bowl mix freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, and chili powder till well blended.
  5. Drizzle a small amount over each tortilla and sprinkle cilantro.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, fruit, jicama, summer, taco, tacos, watermelon

Watermelon Cucumber Balsamic Salad

June 30, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a great side dish? Check this refreshing salad out!

 

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Ingredients
  • 4 cups watermelon cubed
  • 2 cups cucumber cubed
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 oounces Fat Free feta cheese crumbled
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  1. Mix together watermelon, cucumber, red onion and basil.
  2. Mix together olive oil and balsamic vinegar then pour over the watermelon mixture.
  3. Top with feta cheese and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes Nutrition Facts Serving size (307g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 17 g 22 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 70 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 25 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 7 g 25 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 6 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 77 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 857 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Heart Healthy, Side Dishes, spring, summer, Vegetarian

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