Watermelon Lime Refresher

Drink this refreshing mixture of watermelon, lime and strawberry on a hot summer day or serve at a holiday BBQ. These bright colors and flavors will brighten your taste buds.

Low sodium
Low phosphorus
Low potassium
Low protein

Drink Easy

Serving size

1 cup

Makes

Ingredients

4 cups cubed watermelon

2 cups strawberries

2 limes

2 cups ice

6 large basil leaves

Nutrition Info

Makes: 6 Serving size: 1 cup

Calories

Fat

0 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 g

Carbohydrates

14 g

Sugar

10 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

2 mg

Calcium

24 mg

Phosphorus

29 mg

Potassium

226 mg

Instructions

Add chopped watermelon, chopped strawberries and juice from 2 limes into a blender.
Top with 2 cups of ice.
Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Serve in individual glasses and top with strawberry slice and basil leaf.

Recipe contributed by Sara Pellegrino, MPH, RD, LDN

Pour mixture into popsicles molds to make a fun summer treat. But remember to include this beverage in your fluid total for the day if you have been told to monitor fluid intake.