Healthy Obsession: Watermelon Everything
Summer came on fast and furiously here in the Washington, DC area — as it always does. And right on schedule, I found myself standing in the produce aisle on my weekly trip to the grocery store drooling over the watermelon stand. Nothing says summer like watermelon.
But here’s the funny part … when I was younger, I was so not into watermelon. It wasn’t until an early-September (and very hot and insanely humid) half marathon in 2013 when I was handed a piece of watermelon at the finish and thought to myself “my goodness, where has this deliciousness been all my life?” that I turned a corner. It was seriously like I had never had a watermelon prior to that moment.
Now, I crave watermelon pretty much all summer long but particularly after my longer runs. Some days, I swear, I’d eat a whole watermelon by myself if you left me alone long enough. So damn refreshing with tons of great benefits!
Part of the magic is in picking the right watermelon. And this is the part I’ve got down to a T.
How to Pick the Perfect Melon
In some ways, the trick is in looking for the not-so-pretty watermelons in the bunch. For example, you don’t want one that has a shiny surface. Look for a dull one with a creamy yellow (not white) field spot — this is the mark left where the watermelon was resting on the ground.
The surface should be firm with no irregular bumps, and there shouldn’t be a dull thud sound when you knock on it. Pick the heaviest melon for its size — a good indicator that you’ve got a juicy melon on your hands.
Watermelon, Watermelon Everywhere
Okay, so now you’re picked a good one. What should you do with it? I’ve totally got you covered there too. Here’s some of my favorite recipes to put that melon to good use. Enjoy!
- Nothing says summer quite like the perfect cocktail. Like this Watermelon-Mint Margarita.
- Frozen Rosé anyone? Check out this Watermelon Frosé.
- Or skip the booze and try this super-simple and equally refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie.
- Refresh your approach to chips and salsa with this Watermelon Salsa.
- Fancy it up with this amazing gourmet Grilled Watermelon Salad.
- This Herby Watermelon Quinoa Salad makes for the perfect vegetarian side dish.
- Check out the fabulous contract of spicy and cool in this Spicy Scallops with Watermelon Salsa.
Where my watermelon fans at? How do you like it — straight-up or in a delicious dish? —Alison
Comments
Ooh, watermelon is delicious! Smoothies and sorbet, I regularly cook from watermelon, and the rest of the recipes I need to try.
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I could eat an entire watermelon in one sitting! I love watermelon with fresh mint leaves blended together. Or the same thing but frozen.
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Hey Alison,
Thanks for this article. A couple of my sisters have been using smoothies for their cleanses. I am not as serious as they are however, I did a few modifications on my own during the week of Thanksgiving since I was off work. I know that I don’t eat enough veggies, so I thought I’d cram a bunch into a blender and see what concoction would come out. I used kale, spinach, raw beet, carrots, and ginger. YEP, you guessed it, it was awful! (Not to mention way too thick). I decided to add a banana and then watermelon. WOW! That was a game changer! I am now hooked on the spinach, kale and watermelon smoothie. It is fantastic! I cannot wait to try out some of your recipes. Thanks again!
Kelly
As for the summer vacation, I think of the beach, the coconuts and the watermelons. A glass cocktail of Watermelon-Mint Margarita is a good idea or a watermelon salad is also great, thanks for your post.
Nice post!! I think we already know what you have posted but you made it some new way. Thanks for sharing with us:)
In the summer season, watermelon is a favorite for cooling the body. Removes all toxins and fills with vitamins.
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Very nice. I thought not many knew how to pick a riped water melon.
Only riped melons have a yellowish to dark yellowish spot where they were resting on the ground. Unriped ones will be white (relatively) in the same spot. About the sound, i tried, but couldn’t really find the difference. I am not an expert in that.
Short but informative article.
Thank you,
Dr. Karthik Gunasekaran
By the way, i forgot to mention that Watermelon seeds are a good source of Zinc which is very beneficial for men.
Dr. Karthik Gunasekaran
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