3 Refreshing Watermelon Recipes That Will Keep You Hydrated This Summer

As the temperature starts rising and drinking a gazillion litres of water is not getting the job done, indulge in food items that actually keep you cool. Intense heatwave conditions have gripped many parts of the country and keeping yourself hydrated has become vital. Enter watermelon! It is a juicy summer staple with about 92% water, which makes it an excellent hydrating food. Here are 3 easy recipes through which you can add watermelon to your diet:

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Refreshing Watermelon Recipes

1) Watermelon Feta Salad

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Ingredients

For salad:

? watermelon (chopped into cubes)

2 cups chopped English cucumber

fresh mint leaves

fresh basil leaves

? cup crumbled feta cheese

For Dressing:

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp lemon juice

1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

salt & black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small container, add honey, lemon juice and olive oil and whisk together until combined. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine watermelon, cucumber and fresh herbs.
3. Add the prepared dressing to the salad and gently toss to combine.
4. Top the finished salad with feta cheese and serve!

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2) Mohabbat Ka Sharbat

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Ingredients

4 cups full-cream milk

2 tbsp Rooh Afza

? cup sugar

2 tbsp basil seeds

2 cups finely chopped watermelon

ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine chilled milk with ice cubes to make it even more cold.
2. Now add Rooh Afza and sugar and mix well.
3. To the mix, add watermelon cubes and basil seeds.
4. Taste and adjust the quantity of Rooh Afza and sugar.
5. Serve in a tall glass and enjoy!

3) Watermelon Gazpacho

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Ingredients

2 cups of diced watermelon

3 medium ripe tomatoes

1 English cucumber (peeled)

? small red onion

1 small garlic clove

? capsicum fresh basil leaves

1 tsp Tabasco 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

4 tsp extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Roughly chop watermelon, tomatoes, capsicum, onion and cucumber. Remove seeds from watermelon.
2. In a food processor, add all the vegetables with olive oil, garlic and basil leaves, and blend until smooth.
3. Season with Tabasco, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper.
4. Put the soup in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
5. Top with fresh basil, tiny cubes of cucumber and watermelon, a drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground pepper.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Including watermelon in your diet will not only keep you hydrated but also provide you with essential nutrients to support your overall health in the hot summer season. So keep yourself cool and enjoy the seasonal fruit with these delicious and refreshing recipes.

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