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August is upon us which means watermelon season is reaching its peak. Stock up at your favorite <\/span>farmers market<\/u><\/span><\/a> and line your weekly meal planning with these easy, refreshing summer staples. <\/span><\/p>

Grilled Watermelon Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>
This fresh salad balances sweet, tart, salty, spicy and fresh.<\/span><\/p>

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Watermelon-Ginger Margarita Credit:<\/span> Sherrie Castellano<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

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Watermelon-Ginger Margarita<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>
Thirst-quenching watermelon does double-duty as an ingredient in a margarita and a rustic punch bowl that’s sure to impress party guests.<\/span><\/p>

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Grilled Halloumi with Diced Red Onion and Watermelon Credit:<\/span> Greg Rannells<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

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Grilled Halloumi with Diced Red Onion and Watermelon<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>
For a tasty appetizer, toss grilled halloumi with a mixture of diced red onion and watermelon, and garnish with fresh mint. Turn grilled halloumi into a vegetarian main dish by mixing it with a salad of arugula, couscous and tomatoes dressed with a bright citrus vinaigrette.<\/span><\/p>

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Watermelon, Red Onion and Mint Salad Credit:<\/span> Carmen Troesser<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

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Watermelon, Red Onion and Mint Salad<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>
When it’s too hot to cook, we crave recipes that rely on fresh summer produce to do all the work for us. This refreshing dish proves you can forgo the heat and still eat well in just a few simple steps – especially if you add a wine that complements your seasonal ingredients.<\/span><\/p>

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Watermelon Agua Fresca Credit:<\/span> Greg Rannells<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

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Watermelon Agua Fresca<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/a>
To turn this agua fresca into a tasty cocktail, pour 1 ounce gin in a glass filled with crushed ice. Add 4 ounces aqua fresca and stir gently. Garnish with fresh mint. Careful! It goes down pretty easy.<\/span><\/p>

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August is upon us which means watermelon season is reaching its peak. 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