• 8/3 Nat Watermelon Day 2

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Monday, August 01, 2022 12:35:00
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    Title: Watermelonade
    Categories: Five, Beverages, Fruits, Citrus
    Yield: 16 Servings

    12 lb Seedless watermelon
    1/4 c Sugar; divided
    4 ts Fresh lemon juice; divided
    16 c Ice cubes; divided

    Garnish: lemon slices; mint sprigs

    Cut watermelon flesh into 2" chunks and discard rind.
    Purée one fourth of watermelon in a blender with 1 Tbsp
    sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, 4 cups ice, and a pinch of
    salt. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large
    bowl, discarding solids. Make 3 more batches. Add sugar
    to taste if desired and serve over ice.

    Cooks' note: Watermelonade can be made 1 day ahead and
    chilled, covered. Drink will separate; re-blend before
    serving.

    Recipe by Ruth Cousineau

    Gourmet | June 2008

    Makes about 1 gallon (serves 16)

    MM Format by Dave Drum - 10 July 2008

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Wednesday, August 02, 2023 16:45:00
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    Title: Watermelon Fire & Ice Salsa
    Categories: Salsa, Fruits, Chilies
    Yield: 6 Servings

    3 c Chopped watermelon
    1/2 c Bell pepper; chopped
    2 tb Lime juice
    1 tb Chopped cilantro
    1 tb Chopped green onion
    2 tb Jalapeno; chopped
    1/2 ts Garlic granules
    Salt

    Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1
    hour. Serve on sliced oranges or cheese-filled
    manicotti. Or, top 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup salsa
    and serve with chips.

    FROM: Light & Easy Meals from Family Circle; August 92

    From: http://www.recipesource.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to All on Friday, August 02, 2024 17:02:00
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    Title: Watermelon Gazpacho
    Categories: Soups, Fruits, Squashm chi
    Yield: 6 Servings

    4 c (heaping) diced seedless
    - watermelon
    1 English cucumber; diced,
    - reserve half
    3 md Tomatoes; diced, reserve
    - half
    1 sm Red bell pepper; diced,
    - reserve half
    1/3 c Chopped green onions;
    - reserve half
    1 cl Garlic
    sm Handful basil
    3 tb (to 4 tb) red wine vinegar
    3 tb Olive oil; more to drizzle
    1 ts (to 2 ts) sea salt; to taste
    1/2 ts Fresh ground black pepper
    1/2 Jalapeno; stemmed, seeded,
    - chopped, opt
    Diced avocado; opt
    Micro greens; opt, garnish

    Set aside the reserved half of the chopped cucumber,
    tomatoes, red pepper and green onions and place the
    remaining half in a blender. Add the watermelon, garlic,
    basil, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and jalapeno
    pepper, if using. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust
    seasonings.

    Pour into a large bowl (or small individual jars, as
    pictured) and stir in the reserved chopped vegetables.

    Chill for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.

    Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with diced avocado
    and/or micro greens, if desired, before serving.

    Jeanine Donofrio, Austin, Texas

    Makes: 6 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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