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Beat Summer Heat with Watermelon Ice Pops

Photo courtesy of VisitNC.com

Heat getting to you? Kick back with this simple snack. BTW: Watermelon can be a tasty addition to salads and smoothies. Find more recipes at watermelon.org.

Slice a watermelon into triangular wedges, about ½ to 1 inch thick, with seeds removed (cut as many slices as you need — one wedge per serving). Insert popsicle sticks into the rind of each slice and enjoy!

Slice your watermelon the easy way!

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