National Watermelon Day is an annual event celebrated each August 3rd. With zero-fat and low calories, this refreshingly sweet treat is just perfect on a hot summer day.
From watermelon festivals and family picnics to hilarious seed spittin' contests, watermelon is just plain fun.
National Watermelon Day
Watermelon Dessert:
- Watermelon Cake – Who knew you could make a cake out of watermelon! This pretty dessert uses watermelon, whipped cream or frosting and berries. Simply divine!
Watermelon Beverages and Iced Goodies:
- Watermelon Sorbet – This cool dessert from Rachael Ray, takes just about 30 minutes to make.
- Watermelon Cooler – From Ms. Paula Deen, this simple dish uses lemon sorbet, lemon, watermelon and cold water and takes just 5 minutes to make. You’ll need a food processor to make it nice and smooth.
- Melon and Banana Crush Smoothie – Melon, banana, vanilla ice-cream and a splash of cranberry juice!
- Watermelon Ice Cubes
- Watermelon Limeade – This recipe from David Lawrence, calls for watermelon, lime juice, sugar, ice and a few mint sprigs.
- Watermelon Gazpacho Shooters – Besides watermelon, you’ll need cayenne pepper, lime, tomatillos and a few shot glasses to boot from the Hearty Boys.
Watermelon Drinks with a Little Sumthin-Sumthin':
- Spiked Watermelon Sorbet – Talk about refreshing! From Emeril Lagasse, this recipe calls for lime zest, watermelon chunks and vodka.
- Watermelon Margarita – This recipe comes from Toronto. You’ll need seedless watermelon chunks, fresh lime, triple sec and tequila.
- Watermelon Vodka Pops – Giada will show you exactly how its done.
- Frozen Watermelon Coolers – Another great recipe from Emeril, you’ll need watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, honey and vodka of course.
Miscellaneous Fun:
- Tomato, Watermelon and Basil Skewers – From the Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis, you’ll need watermelon, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and a vinaigrette for this 20-minute dish..
- Watermelon Salsa – A little bit of sweet, a little bit of spicy - a whole lotta good!
- Watermelon Pickles – Instead of cucumbers, you’ll use watermelon rind.
- Watermelon Mobile – Print out this template and make a watermelon mobile!
For more fun food holidays, visit the special Food Holidays section. Enjoy!
Comments
Great recipes - I linked my article to yours -Seattle Healthy Food Examiner. We are going to make the sorbet tonight.
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