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Stars of Summer

By Mary Ogle
| May 23, 2017

What says summer better than avocado and watermelon? Both fruits need nothing but a sprinkling of salt for a quick snack. But you can take them up a notch or two with these recipes, perfect for a summer picnic.

Avocado and  Chickpea Salad

Serves 4 | Serve this simple vegan dish on your bread of choice. Double the recipe to make a great

Avocado Bruschetta

Serves 8 | This recipe is a take on the traditional version. I prefer to mash the avocado and first

Avocado Coconut-Lime Ice Cream

Makes 6-8 servings | Choose avocados that are ripe-firm, but not too mushy. Chill the ice cream canister in the

Grilled Watermelon Steaks

Serves 4 | Use a small seedless watermelon (about 4-5 lbs) for this recipe. Remove the rind before cutting into

Watermelon Margarita

Fresh watermelon makes this refreshing cocktail taste like summer.

Watermelon Water

Makes 8 cups | Once the watermelon base is made, you can use it to create a variety of beverages,

Watermelon-Basil Aguas Frescas

This refreshing drink is a perfect poolside refreshment.

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