Recipes for Watermelon Whole

Safe ways to use watermelon whole past its expiration date

Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

A vibrant salsa made with slightly expired watermelon, perfect for snacking or topping grilled dishes.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • Watermelon Whole
  • Red Onion
  • Jalapeno
  • Cilantro
  • Lime Juice
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Dice the watermelon into small cubes.
  2. Finely chop the red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  3. In a bowl, combine the diced watermelon, chopped red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  4. Add lime juice and salt to taste.
  5. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Watermelon Smoothie

Watermelon Smoothie

Transform expired watermelon into a refreshing smoothie that is perfect for hot days.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired watermelon, chopped
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place the expired watermelon, yogurt, honey, and ice cubes in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more honey.
  4. Pour into glasses and serve cold.
  5. Enjoy this revitalizing watermelon smoothie!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

A refreshing salad that turns expired watermelon into a delicious dish while reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 expired watermelon, whole
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the expired watermelon in half and remove the seeds. Scoop out the flesh and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, mint leaves, and feta cheese.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
  5. Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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