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JULY 2026
Cool off with watermelon (2 easy ways)
Craving something refreshing? Fresh, flavorful and ready in minutes, these 2 watermelon recipes are made for summer. Bonus: Naturally sweet and hydrating foods can feel extra satisfying when you’re making healthier changes.
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Watermelon berry fruit salad and cottage cheese
Ingredients:
4 cups watermelon
2 cups raspberries
2 cups strawberries
2 cups blueberries
1 cup blackberries
16 oz. cottage cheese
1 bunch mint leaves, chopped
Honey, to taste
Directions:
STEP 1: Cut watermelon into cubes.
STEP 2: Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut 6–7 stars.
STEP 3: Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut 6–7 stars.
STEP 4: Gently mix to combine.
STEP 5: Top with cottage cheese dollops and watermelon stars.
STEP 6: Garnish with mint leaves and a drizzle of honey before serving.
Watermelon cucumber cooler
Ingredients:
6 cups cubed watermelon, plus wedges for garnish
1 English cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks, plus slices for garnish
2 tbsp. honey
Ice
Directions:
STEP 1: In a blender, combine watermelon, cucumber and honey.
STEP 2: Blend for about 1 minute or until smooth.
STEP 3: Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice.
STEP 4: Gently mix to combine.
STEP 5: Strain watermelon mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the pitcher.
STEP 6: Garnish with watermelon wedge and cucumber slices when ready to serve.