Watermelon is a great summer treat, and healthy too! Here is ONIE's recipe card for a great Minted Watermelon Salad recipe, not to mention some sweet watermelon facts.

1. Try thumping the watermelon to see if it is ripe. If
it makes a hollow noise it is ripe and ready to eat!
July - October
Choose a watermelon that seems heavy for its
size & is even in color or pattern. The creamy
yellow spot on the bottom mean it is ripe & ready
to eat!
WATERMELON
Whole melons can be stored on the counter
up to 7-10 days or 2-3 weeks in the fridge. Cut
watermelon can be stored in the fridge in an air-
tight container or covered with plastic wrap up to
3-5 days.
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In Season
How to Select
How to Store
Helpful Tips
Try thumping the watermelon to see if it is ripe. If
it makes a hollow noise it is ripe and ready to eat!
July - October
Choose a watermelon that seems heavy for its
size & is even in color or pattern. The creamy
yellow spot on the bottom mean it is ripe & ready
to eat!
WATERMELON
Whole melons can be stored on the counter
up to 7-10 days or 2-3 weeks in the fridge. Cut
watermelon can be stored in the fridge in an air-
tight container or covered with plastic wrap up to
3-5 days.
www.onieproject.org
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP]. To find out more, call your local
Department of Human Services (DHS) Office at 1.866.411.1877. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
In Season
How to Select
How to Store
Helpful Tips

2. Recipe: Minted Watermelon Salad
1. In a medium bowl, add watermelon,
cucumber & mint. Mix well.
2. Stir in lime juice.
3. Serve immediately or refridgerate 1-2 hours
for a more intense flavor.
• 4 cups watermelon,
cubed
• 1 small cucumber,
sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
leaves, shredded
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp pepper
Ingredients:
Preparation:
4Servings:
Est. Time: 15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4th
recipe (203g)
Servings Per Recipe 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fats 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 4mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 4% Iron 6%
*Percent Daily Values is based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs
Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less Than 2300mg 2300mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Fiber 25g 30g
Calories per gram
Fat 9 • Carbohydrates 4 • Protein 4
% Daily Value
Calories from Fat 33
6%
0%
0%
0%
4%
4%
Recipe: Minted Watermelon Salad
1. In a medium bowl, add watermelon,
cucumber & mint. Mix well.
2. Stir in lime juice.
3. Serve immediately or refridgerate 1-2 hours
for a more intense flavor.
• 4 cups watermelon,
cubed
• 1 small cucumber,
sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
leaves, shredded
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp pepper
Ingredients:
Preparation:
4Servings:
Est. Time: 15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4th
recipe (203g)
Servings Per Recipe 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fats 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 4mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 4% Iron 6%
*Percent Daily Values is based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs
Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less Than 2300mg 2300mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Fiber 25g 30g
Calories per gram
Fat 9 • Carbohydrates 4 • Protein 4
% Daily Value
Calories from Fat 33
6%
0%
0%
0%
4%
4%