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Wanton watermelon - recipes to celebrate this most fabulous fruit

If you can't get enough of the Instagram-friendly pink 'n green giant, get on board with US National Watermelon Day.

August 1, 2018 14:23
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I've no idea how they will celebrate National Watermelon Day in the US. Just eat a lot of it, I suppose, and perhaps some poor soul will have to dress up in a puffy green outfit. 

If you'd just like to get into the eating part, here are a few ideas to help you celebrate: 

Like most fruits (except banana*) watermelon works really well in salads. It's especially good with salty cheese like haloumi or feta. I often just chuck a load of diced watermelon into a bowl with olives, crumbled feta, basil and some balsamic glaze for a quick and easy supper.

If you've a bit more time, Josh Katz's salad makes a wonderful starter or light main.