Spicy Watermelon Hummus

Hummus makes a healthy and delicious snack - a few chunks of watermelon adds sweetness and a nutrient boost. Adapted from watermelon.org.

  • a few big chunks of watermelon
  • 1 19 oz (540 mL) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 2-4 Tbsp chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 1-2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp each cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika and turmeric (or 1 tsp curry paste)
  • finely diced watermelon, for garnish

Makes about 2 cups.

Watermelon Pomegranate Sangria

A pitcher of fruity sangria is the perfect patio sipper.

  • 4 cups (1 L) watermelon chunks, frozen
  • 1 medium orange, thinly sliced (discard ends)
  • 1 bottle red wine, chilled (a shiraz or merlot works well)
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • ½ cup brandy
  • 1 1/2 cups sparkling orange drink (Orangina or orange Italian soda)

Put the frozen watermelon cubes and orange slices into a big pitcher and pour over the wine, pomegranate juice and brandy. Add the orange drink just before serving.

Serves 10.