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FIESTA-WORTHY
FACTS
Impress guests at your
summer celebration
with these mouth watering morsels
FIRE AND Although about 200-300 varieties of watermelon are
ICE SALSA grown in the United States and Mexico, there are
about 50 varieties that are most popular.
Servings: 3 cups
3 cups seeded and The five best-known types of watermelon include:
seeded, seedless, mini, yellow and orange.
chopped watermelon
½ cup green peppers Watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the
2 Tbsp. lime juice United States, followed by cantaloupe and honeydew.
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp. green onion Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
1-2 Tbsp. jalapeno peppers
Combine ingredients; mix well and cover. Watermelon is 92 percent water, which makes it a
good option for hydrating your body.
Refrigerate 1 hour or more.
BAJA FISH TACOS WITH Cooking spray
WATERMELON GUACAMOLE 1½ pounds cod
Chili powder
Servings: 12-16 tacos 12-16 corn tortillas
2 medium avocados, peeled and chopped 3-4 cups commercial coleslaw mix
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. diced jalapeno pepper (or to taste) (shredded cabbage and carrots)
¹/3 cup chopped cilantro ½-1 cup commercial salsa
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies, drained
2½ cups diced watermelon, divided
Salt, to taste
For guacamole, mash avocados to a mix of smooth and chunky in JUNE/JULY 2015 • INDULGE | 39
medium bowl. Add lime, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and chilies and mix
thoroughly. Add 1½ cups diced watermelon and salt (if desired) and
toss. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors blend.
Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Place cod on sheet and sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Bake for
12-20 minutes (depending on thickness of fish) or until cooked
through. Remove from oven and cut into pieces.
Heat tortillas on grill or griddle. Top each with few pieces of fish, ¼ cup
coleslaw mix, heaping spoonful of guacamole, tablespoon of salsa and
few pieces of remaining diced watermelon.
FACTS
Impress guests at your
summer celebration
with these mouth watering morsels
FIRE AND Although about 200-300 varieties of watermelon are
ICE SALSA grown in the United States and Mexico, there are
about 50 varieties that are most popular.
Servings: 3 cups
3 cups seeded and The five best-known types of watermelon include:
seeded, seedless, mini, yellow and orange.
chopped watermelon
½ cup green peppers Watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the
2 Tbsp. lime juice United States, followed by cantaloupe and honeydew.
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp. green onion Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
1-2 Tbsp. jalapeno peppers
Combine ingredients; mix well and cover. Watermelon is 92 percent water, which makes it a
good option for hydrating your body.
Refrigerate 1 hour or more.
BAJA FISH TACOS WITH Cooking spray
WATERMELON GUACAMOLE 1½ pounds cod
Chili powder
Servings: 12-16 tacos 12-16 corn tortillas
2 medium avocados, peeled and chopped 3-4 cups commercial coleslaw mix
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. diced jalapeno pepper (or to taste) (shredded cabbage and carrots)
¹/3 cup chopped cilantro ½-1 cup commercial salsa
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies, drained
2½ cups diced watermelon, divided
Salt, to taste
For guacamole, mash avocados to a mix of smooth and chunky in JUNE/JULY 2015 • INDULGE | 39
medium bowl. Add lime, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and chilies and mix
thoroughly. Add 1½ cups diced watermelon and salt (if desired) and
toss. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors blend.
Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Place cod on sheet and sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Bake for
12-20 minutes (depending on thickness of fish) or until cooked
through. Remove from oven and cut into pieces.
Heat tortillas on grill or griddle. Top each with few pieces of fish, ¼ cup
coleslaw mix, heaping spoonful of guacamole, tablespoon of salsa and
few pieces of remaining diced watermelon.
