Watermelon
A juicy fruit with crisp red or pink flesh, used in fresh salads, cold soups and drinks.
What it offers and why to use it
A juicy fruit with crisp red or pink flesh, used in fresh salads, cold soups and drinks. Remove rind and seeds before weighing; dice for salads or blend for chilled soups and reduced dressings.
Sweet, fresh and very watery.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose a heavy, undamaged fruit without soft bruises or fermented smells.
Store
Wash the rind before cutting and refrigerate cut flesh in a covered container.
Prepare
Remove rind and seeds before weighing; dice for salads or blend for chilled soups and reduced dressings.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Tomato, cucumber, chicken, lime and mint.
How to substitute it
Melon changes sweetness, texture and water content.
Recipes with watermelon
Pasta and tuna salad with watermelon and soy dressing
Short pasta with tuna and vegetables, dressed with a gently reduced watermelon and soy sauce dressing.
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Watermelon and tomato salad with crispy chicken
Fresh tomato and watermelon with oregano-crumbed chicken bites, baked until golden.
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