THREE EASY WATERMELON RECIPES FOR SUMMER

CUCUMBER WATERMELON SALAD

Ingredients:

1 large watermelon

2 large cucumbers

3/4 cup crumbly cheese (feta, ricotta, or queso fresco)

1/8 cup chopped basil leaves

1/8 cup chopped mint leaves

2 tbsp olive oil in a condiment bottle

2 tbsp lime juice in a condiment bottle

Salt in a salt shaker

Cut the cucumber and watermelon into medium-sized chunky cubes. In a large bowl, toss watermelon, cucumber, herbs, oil, and lime juice. Add salt to taste. Crumble the cheese on top to finish. Serves four.

CAMP FISH TACOS

Ingredients:

4 cups diced seedless watermelon

1/2 red onion, diced

1 diced jalapeño

4 tbsp lime juice in a condiment bottle

1 pound white fish (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi works great) in four filet strips

3 tbs olive oil in a condiment bottle

Salt and chili powder in a Spice Missile

1 avocado, sliced

4 tortillas

Chopped cilantro for garnish

Combine watermelon, onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and 1 tbsp of olive oil in a bowl with a dash of salt. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a fry pan over a stove or campfire grate. Season filets with a light coating of salt and chili powder, then place in the pan and fry two at a time. Fry the fish until the filets are golden and flaky (5-7 minutes), then remove from pan. Heat four tortillas over the flame and place on plates. Top with fish filet, watermelon salsa, avocado slices, and cilantro. Serves four.

WATERMELON SLUSHIE

Ingredients:

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon

1 1/2 cups lemonade

2/3 cup tequila

1 oz simple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until a smooth liquid. Garnish glass with a watermelon slice or mint leaves. Serves four.