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| | == Watermelon == | | == Watermelon == |
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| | Serving suggestion: Surprise your guests by serving a large refreshing wedge of watermelon following a heavy meal. Place the wedge on a plate with a large knife and encourage the entire table to enjoy a slice. | | Serving suggestion: Surprise your guests by serving a large refreshing wedge of watermelon following a heavy meal. Place the wedge on a plate with a large knife and encourage the entire table to enjoy a slice. |
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| − | ''' [[Image:watermelon_yellow.jpg|190px|Ice-Box Watermelon]]Ice-Box''' | + | '''http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/images/watermelon_yellow.jpg Ice-Box''' |
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| | * 5–15 pounds | | * 5–15 pounds |
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| | Serving suggestion: Make your salsa or relish really "cool" by substituting watermelon for tomatoes in your favorite recipe. Serve with grilled chicken, fish or pork. Try watermelon salsa with chips, too. | | Serving suggestion: Make your salsa or relish really "cool" by substituting watermelon for tomatoes in your favorite recipe. Serve with grilled chicken, fish or pork. Try watermelon salsa with chips, too. |
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| − | ''' [[Image:watermelon_green.jpg|189px|Seedless Watermelon]]Seedless''' | + | '''http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/images/watermelon_green.jpg Seedless''' |
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| | * 10–25 pounds | | * 10–25 pounds |
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| | Serving suggestion: This variety's perfect for sorbets and beverages. Blend cubes of seedless watermelon and use the juice in margaritas, daiquiris or lemonade for a new twist. | | Serving suggestion: This variety's perfect for sorbets and beverages. Blend cubes of seedless watermelon and use the juice in margaritas, daiquiris or lemonade for a new twist. |
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| − | ''' [[Image:watermelon_orange.jpg|189px|Yellow Flesh Watermelon]]Yellow Flesh''' | + | '''http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/images/watermelon_orange.jpg Yellow Flesh''' |
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| | * 10–30 pounds | | * 10–30 pounds |
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| | Serving suggestion: Use for color variety as a garnish or side dish. Create festive fruit kabobs by skewering yellow flesh watermelon with other seasonal fruits, such as kiwis and strawberries. | | Serving suggestion: Use for color variety as a garnish or side dish. Create festive fruit kabobs by skewering yellow flesh watermelon with other seasonal fruits, such as kiwis and strawberries. |
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| − | Recipes ====
| + | == Watermelon Recipes == |
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| − | ''' [[Image:watermelon2.jpg|214px|Photo of watermelon salsa]]South-of-the-Border Watermelon Walla-Walla Sweet Onion Salsa''' | + | '''South-of-the-Border Watermelon Walla-Walla Sweet Onion Salsa http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/images/watermelon2.jpg''' |
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| | Makes 4 servings. | | Makes 4 servings. |
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| | ''Ingredients'' | | ''Ingredients'' |
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| + | * 2 cups chopped watermelon (seeds removed) |
| | + | * 3/4 cup chopped Walla Walla Sweet Onion |
| | + | * 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained |
| | + | * 1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapenõ chilies |
| | + | * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
| | + | * 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped |
| | + | * 1 Tbsp. brown sugar |
| | + | * 1/2 tsp. salt |
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| − | 2 cups chopped watermelon (seeds removed)
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| − | 3/4 cup chopped Walla Walla Sweet Onion
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| − | 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
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| − | 1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapenõ chilies
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| − | 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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| − | 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
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| − | 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
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| − | 1/2 tsp. salt
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| | Stir together all ingredients in bowl. Refrigerate, covered at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Stir before serving. | | Stir together all ingredients in bowl. Refrigerate, covered at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Stir before serving. |
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| | Nutritional analysis per 1/2-cup serving: Calories 52 , 1Carbohydrate 1g , Proteinv2g, Fat 0.3g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium148mg, Cholesterol 0mg. | | Nutritional analysis per 1/2-cup serving: Calories 52 , 1Carbohydrate 1g , Proteinv2g, Fat 0.3g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium148mg, Cholesterol 0mg. |
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| | + | [[Keyword:=watermelon]] |
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| | + | [[Category:Fruits]][[Category:Foods]] |