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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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Watermelon Cucumber Balsamic Salad
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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, summer, Vegetarian

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, water, watermelon, watermelons

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

Ginger Melon Salad

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Summer is definitely in the air when you create this colorful and juicy dish for your family.  Use is to compliment your meal as an appetizer or just as a tasty snack.  No matter what, you will feel completely refreshed after devouring this fruity combination.  Enjoy the taste of summer!Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint

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Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint
Ginger Melon Salad
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  • CourseAppetizers, Fruits, Side Dishes, Snacks
Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cups cantaloupe cubed or balled
  • 1 1/3 cups honeydew cubed or balled
  • 1 1/3 cups watermelon cubed or balled
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Combine the 4 cups melons.
  3. Combine the pineapple juice, honey, and ground ginger.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the melon and toss.
Recipe Notes

Ginger Melon Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Cup (190g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	80					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0	g			0	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	20	mg			1	%	
Total Carbohydrate	20	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	18	g					
Added Sugars	4	g			8	%	
Protein	1	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	15	mg			2	%	
Iron	0	mg			0	%	
Potassium	374	mg			8	%

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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

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