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Courtesy of Oakview Farms Granary - Patty Lambrecht
July's Recipe of the Month – using watermelon plus other items available at farmers markets throughout the state

Easy recipes and great for 4th of July and Summertime!
   Blueberry Granola Yogurt Parfait
Parfait 
  

Watermelon Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing


PattyLambrecht
 Patty Lambrecht of
Oakview Farms Granary










Watermelon Cooler

 PL2
1 – 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and stems removed
Oakview Farms Granary homemade granola
vanilla lowfat yogurt (or flavor of choice)
watermelon slices		 In parfait glass, layer yogurt, homemade granola, and blueberries. Repeat, ending with blueberries.
Serve with fresh watermelon slices on the side. Chill until ready to eat.



 
Salad
Butterhead lettuce leaves
fresh blueberries, washed
seeded watermelon, cut into bite size chunks
seeded cantelope, cut into bite size chunks
fresh strawberries, washed and halved 		 Make sure fruit is chilled and fresh. Arrange butterhead lettuce leaves on plate. Add fruit as desired, then drizzle poppy seed dressing over fruit. 
   
Dressing
2/3 cup cider vinegar 1 ¼ cups Oakview Farms raw honey
2 tsp. dry mustard 2 tsp. salt
3 Tbs. onion juice 2 cups canola or vegetable oil
3 Tbs. poppy seeds 		 Mix honey, mustard, salt, and vinegar well until sugar is dissolved. Add in onion juice and continue mixing . Slowly pour in oil, stirring constantly until thick. Stir in poppy seeds, and beat about 2 minutes longer. Refrigerate before using. This dressing will keep refrigerated for several days, just stir it before each use. 
   
Approximately ½ medium size melon, cut into chunks and seeded
2 cups sugar free pink lemonade
ice
fresh mint leaves (optional) 		 In blender, puree watermelon in small portions. (Pour through sieve if desired). Add to chilled lemonade, stir well. Pour over ice and enjoy. Refreshing and not so sweet.

Note: (For alcoholic version, add about 1 cup vodka to mixture and reduce lemonade to 1 ½ cups.)
   








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