The sweet, juicy and sugary pulp pairs excellently with grilled white meats, raw fish and shellfish, served as carpaccio or tartare, with local cured meats, for a variation on the classic melon and prosciutto, and with fresh cheeses such as Greek feta or goat cheese.
An original and tasty idea, which will help keep blood sugar levels more stable, could be to combine it with fresh lettuce, almonds, toasted pumpkin seeds, speck and mint leaves: a single dish to complete with a few slices of toasted wholemeal rye bread for a light and nutritious lunch.
Watermelon is, therefore, an extraordinary fruit, rich in nutrients and benefits, to be enjoyed with pleasure and used to create delicious recipes. There’s no reason to fear it, and now we also have the approval of our trusted expert.
Balance isn’t about a single slice of watermelon, but how we eat throughout the day, and even better, throughout the week. The important thing is to get back into the overall balance, perhaps with a more balanced meal afterwards. Because, ultimately, that’s the point of a healthy diet: flexible, realistic, and worry-free.
