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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

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

Aguas Frescas Watermelon and Lime

May 24, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Did you know that watermelon is made of 96% water and a great way to hydrate these hot summer days?  The Watermelon and Lime Aguas Frescas recipe is full of natural sweetness and will be a great way to keep hydrated.  Make for your next barbeque or just keep in the fridge for the family to enjoy.


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Ingredients
  • 5 cups seedless watermelon cubed
  • 3 cups water divided
  • 5-6 mint leaves
  • 1 lime sliced for garnish
  • 1 cup Ice
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  1. Combine watermelon, 1 cup of water, and mint leaves into a blender untill liquefied.
  2. Pour the watermelon mixture into a 2 quart pitcher, add 2 cups of water and ice, stir together.
  3. Garnish the drink with thinly sliced lime rings and enjoy.
  4. Serve or store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
  5. Tip: Use a strainer when pouring the liquefied watermelon into the 2 quart pitcher for a thinner consistency.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: aguas frescas, drinks, hydration, lime, spring, summer, water, watermelon

Watermelon Salad

August 1, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

This summer-inspired Watermelon Salad is the perfect side dish or a good base for a full meal by adding grilled chicken or shrimp!


Refreshing watermelon salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Salad presented in a glass bowl, spinach greens, pink watermelon, diced cucumber and feta cheese crumbles.
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6 1.5 cup servings
Refreshing watermelon salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Salad presented in a glass bowl, spinach greens, pink watermelon, diced cucumber and feta cheese crumbles.
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Agave syrup
  • 1 lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon diced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves torn
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbles
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands.
  2. Wash all produce before preparing recipe.
  3. In a small bowl, add agave, lime, oil, salt, and pepper and whisk together.
  4. In a large bowl, add watermelon, spinach, cucumber, mint, basil, and feta.
  5. Add dressing mixture and gently toss to combine.
  6. Refrigerate if not served immediately.
  7. Serve dish immediate or cover and keep cool for later.
Recipe Notes

Watermelon Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size  1 1/2 cups (189g)
6

Amount per serving
Calories	100					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	2.5	g			3	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	5	mg			2	%	
Sodium	350	mg			15	%	
Total Carbohydrate	16	g			6	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	12	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	6	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	144	mg			10	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	297	mg			6	%

 

Recipe inspiration from: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/watermelon-salad-with-cucumber-feta/

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, feta cheese, main dish salad, Salad, side salad, spinach, spring, watermelon

Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Watermelon Salsa

August 12, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Tacos are a favorite food staple in Texas, and this Shrimp Taco recipe is a great and easy twist for a quick summer dinner. The cooked shrimp is a great way to include seafood in your diet, while the Southwestern Watermelon Salsa provides a flavorful, refreshing, and low sodium alternative to traditional salsa. You can use whole wheat tortillas to include more whole grains to your meal.


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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dinner, fruit, fruits, lunch, main dish, salsa, Seafood, shrimp, summer, summer fruit, taco, tacos, watermelon, watermelons

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