Watermelon-Berry Colada
You can convert this pretty and refreshing mocktail into a cocktail by adding 1/2 cup (125 mL) white rum. Garnish each glass with a tiny unpeeled wedge of Ontario Watermelon and a sprig of mint.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 to 8
2 cups (500 mL) cubed (3/4-inch/2 cm) peeled Ontario Seedless Watermelon
2 cups (500 mL) pineapple juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh or frozen Ontario Raspberries
In blender whirl together watermelon, pineapple juice, coconut milk and raspberries. Pour over ice in tall glasses.
Tip:If using a seeded watermelon, remove seeds with the tip of a knife.
Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (when recipe serves 8):
PROTEIN: 1 gram
FAT: 1 gram
CARBOHYDRATE: 12 grams
CALORIES: 60
FIBRE: 1 gram
SODIUM: 10 mg
Mediterranean Watermelon Salad
This refreshing and colourful salad is bursting with flavour and is easy to prepare. Most of the recipe can be prepared ahead, so you can visit with your guests before dinner.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serves 4
4 cups (1 L) cubed (about 1-inch/2.5 cm) peeled seedless Ontario Watermelon
Half Ontario Sweet Greenhouse Yellow Pepper, cut in strips
Half small Ontario Red Onion, thinly sliced
8 black olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each paprika and sea salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
1 clove Ontario Garlic, minced
1 large ripe Ontario Field Tomato, cut in wedges
Ontario Lettuce Leaves or Baby Greens
6 oz (175 g) Ontario Feta Cheese, crumbled
8 large Ontario Basil Leaves, torn
In large bowl, gently combine watermelon, sweet pepper, onion and olives.
In measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic; drizzle over watermelon mixture and gently fold to mix. (The salad mixture can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead and left at room temperature.) Toss in tomato wedges.
Line 4 salad plates with lettuce; arrange watermelon mixture on top. Sprinkle with feta, then basil.
Tip: If using a seeded watermelon, remove seeds with the tip of a knife.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving:
PROTEIN: 8 grams
FAT: 24 grams
CARBOHYDRATE:20 grams
CALORIES: 320
FIBRE: 2 grams
SODIUM: 870 mg