Perfectly portable watermelon dishes
A packed schedule often leads to less meals around the table. Between balancing family, friends, work and activities, it can be easy to reach for a pre-packaged snack on-the-go that lacks important vitamins and nutrients.
Instead, when looking for portable, grab-and-go foods, think about a multi-purpose treat like watermelon. Not only can watermelon be diced, sliced, balled or blended, it also provides numerous health benefits. Watermelon contains higher levels of lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable and is a source of vitamins A and C, as well as vitamin B6 and potassium.
Thinking beyond traditional slices, chunks or balls, there are many ways to incorporate watermelon into some of your favorite to-go meals, whether as a side dish or a key ingredient in beverages, salads or wraps. For example, these recipes for Watermelon and Bulgur Wheat Salad and Watermelon Collagen Creamsicle from the National Watermelon Promotion Board can help satisfy your sweet tooth and provide necessary nutrients while tackling the next task on your to-do list.
Find more watermelon recipes perfect for an on-the-go lifestyle at watermelon.org.
Watermelon and Bulgur Wheat Salad
Servings: 4
4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
2 cups cooked bulgur wheat
2 cups arugula
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped mint
shaved pecorino romano cheese, to taste
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon honey
salt
black pepper
In large serving bowl, combine watermelon, bulgur wheat, arugula, grape tomatoes and chopped mint.
To make dressing: In liquid measuring cup, whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey, salt and pepper until well combined.
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Top with shaved pecorino and season, to taste. Serve immediately.
Watermelon Collagen Creamsicle
Servings: 1
2 cups cubed watermelon
2 rounded tablespoons collagen 2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons heavy cream
In blender, combine watermelon, collagen and heavy cream; blend. Pour into glass to serve.