Stars of Summer

By Maria Anselmo | Last Updated 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 dip.

Avocado Bruschetta

Serves 8 | This recipe is a take on the traditional version. I prefer to mash the avocado and first spread it onto warm, toasted, garlic-rubbed bread, rather than chopping it and mixing with tomatoes...

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 freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure the ice cream freezes properly.

Grilled Watermelon Steaks

Serves 4 | Use a small seedless watermelon (about 4-5 lbs) for this recipe. Remove the rind before cutting into the proper size slices. You can make your own balsamic glaze by simmering a half cup of...

Watermelon Water

Makes 8 cups | Once the watermelon base is made, you can use it to create a variety of beverages, or just drink it straight. Watermelon water provides a hydrating beverage that’s full of vitamins...