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This Watermelon & Kale Green Juice is a surprisingly sweet and refreshing green juice combination, especially during the heat of summer.
What is Watermelon Juice?
Watermelon juice is made by either blending or juicing the flesh of the watermelon. But, did you know that you can also juice the rind of the watermelon? I wouldn’t suggest eating watermelon rind because it is very fibrous and doesn’t have much flavor, but the nutritional properties of watermelon rind make it ideal for juicing.
Also, in case you were wondering, you can juice the watermelon seeds! The seeds are also high in nutrition. I always recommend using organic produce for juicing, by the way. It’s especially important in this case where you are juicing the rind.
Watermelon & Kale Green Juice
Since the flesh of the watermelon is so sweet, I find the combination of juicing watermelon flesh, watermelon rind, kale, cucumber, and a lime to be absolute perfection.
Unfortunately, by adding the kale in the juice mix, it turns the juice green, but you will definitely taste the watermelon when you drink it. The sweetness of the watermelon covers any of the bitterness from the kale and watermelon rind.
Questions About Watermelon Juice
What are the benefits of watermelon juice?
Watermelon itself is high in the antioxidant lycopene. Watermelon juice has been shown to reduce oxidative stress. Watermelon has tons of research showing its health benefits. It can even help treat erectile dysfunction!
What are other watermelon juice combinations?
Watermelon juice by itself is so sweet that I like to pair it with less sweet juices. Watermelon juice diluted with coconut water would be an excellent option, or just juicing watermelon with cucumbers and celery. What other combinations have you tried?
Other Juicing Resources
If you’re new to juicing, you might like my article about how to pick the best juicer. My absolute favorite juicer is my Omega Masticating Juicer.
If you’re considering a juice cleanse, you definitely need to do your research. My preferred way of consuming juice is to use it in conjunction with a clean diet to boost micronutrient levels. I drink fresh juice a couple of times a week. But, everyone is different!
Here are some of my other favorite juice recipes:
Here’s the recipe for this refreshing and nutritious Watermelon & Kale Juice:
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Watermelon & Kale Juice
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Juicer
- Cuisine: vegan, paleo
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The combination of sweet watermelon, plus cucumber, kale, and lime juice works perfectly in this healthy juice.
Ingredients
- 1/4 medium watermelon rind and flesh, cut into narrow strips to fit through a juicer feed
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 bunch of kale, including stems (lower portion chopped off and discarded)
- 2 limes, skin cut off and discarded
Instructions
- Feed all ingredients through the feed of a juicer, alternating softer and harder textures.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
You can store any leftover juice in a tightly sealed container for up to 48 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 45
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
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Amanda @ Hungry Vegan Traveler says
I’m attending Vegetarian Summerfest for the first time this year! SO STOKED!
Carrie says
Ohhhh, sounds fun Amanda! 🙂
Lilly says
You look FABULOUS!!! You are hatching like a spring chick! So happy for you, Carrrie!
Carrie says
Ha ha, I like this Lilly! I wish I were a spring chick. Any guesses how old I am? I bet I will surprise you. 🙂
Lilly says
Oh, I forgot to tell you. I’ve been reading the Clutter busting book and it is terrific. Looking forward to the life-changes to come from putting it into practice.
Carrie says
Yay, so glad you like it, Lilly!
Lilly says
Geesh, I forgot to mention my vegan idea for the summer. I used to love cold 3 bean salad – the kind with kidney, garbanzo, green beans, wax beans, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, sugar and spices. So, I’m going to try to make it ETL – without sugar – so experimenting to get some of that sweet with dates, date sugar or balsamic vinegar or beets. I don’t really know, but that’s a goal for this summer – Make ETL friendly 3 bean salad.
Carrie says
Lilly, if you make a good version of this salad, please let me know! It is one of my husband’s favorites but I have yet to make him one that tastes good without all of the sugar. I love your idea of using the other types of sweeteners, I think you are onto something! 🙂
Lilly says
You look like you are in your mid-late 20s . . . but your wisdom, insights and healthful lifestyle would make me think you are probably in your 30s? If you are in your 40s, then whack me with broccolini! You look like you are still in undergrad school.
Carrie says
Ha ha! I won’t be whacking you with any broccolini, but let’s see if anyone else hazards a guess and then I’ll tell you.
Aria DesRoberts says
This summer we are headed to Animal Acres to teach our kids about the animals that we DON’T eat in our family! I have been wanting to go forever and cannot wait! By the way, your hair looks adorable!
Jared says
This summer I am giving cooking lessons to a few friends, more specifically how to prepare plant-based meals on a budget! I’m sure your recipes will be utilized 🙂 This book sounds great, thanks for the recommendation! I will probably pick a copy up if I am not selected as a winner.
Autumn says
Pic looks great! My summer are simple. Go to our local farmers market every week and eat less and less and animal products! I lOve your recipes and inspiration. I am an especially huge fan of smoothies with everything but the kitchen sink.
glenda says
Your new look reminded me of Twiggy. Now, I know you are too young to know who that is…..she was way before your time. I will venture to guess you are 33, but you look 23.
Carrie says
Hi Glenda! I do know who Twiggy is because, this is so embarrassing, she was a guest judge on America’s Next Top Model a few years ago. I don’t watch that show anymore, I swear, ha ha. She’s beautiful so I’ll accept your compliment. P.S. I’m 37. 🙂
Aimee Douglass says
I signed my husband and I up for a CSA share for the first time this summer, and I’m looking forward to seeing how creative I can get with all the fresh vegetables we will be picking up every week.
Laura S. says
I won’t “guess” on here how old you are because I think you said it somewhere before or in an email! You look FABULOUS and the updated hair color is great!
I’m going to Alaska this summer on a trekking/camping trip and they said they it would be no problem to accommodate a vegan so I hope I don’t starve! Haha. Actually I am planning on bringing lots of shelf-stable snacks…maybe even your Traveling Oat Cookies! Yum!
Here is the link to the tour if anyone wants to check out the company/website:
http://www.getupandgotours.com/documents/tdsAlaskaExplorer.pdf
Carrie says
Thanks Laura! Your trip looks amazing and so adventurous! Do you hike a lot throughout the year so prepare for such a trip? I think it’s a good idea that you bring your own snacks. I am taking a trip at the end of the year and I’m going to have to bring a lot of my own food so I don’t starve either, ha ha.
Laura S. says
Ummm I wish I could say I have hiked a lot to prepare for this trip but sadly I have not. Part of the reason I picked this tour company though is because they said no prior outdoor experience was necessary, and although I do have some, I am not a camping or hiking specialist by any means. They do recommend that you exercise or stay active, which I do, so hopefully I won’t be too sore! The hikes are apparently no more than 4-5 hours at a time and they do transport us by van between each major area.
Do you have any recommendations for specific snack recipes (yours or others’) that will keep well while traveling and not require refrigeration?
Where is your trip?
Carrie says
Hi Laura! Well, that’s good that they say that no prior experience outdoor is necessary. It sounds really fantastic. My trip is to Southeast Asia at the end of this year. I will also be using a tour company. I’ve been thinking a lot about the food I am going to take. I bought a Magic Bullet (small blender) that I’m going to bring along with protein powder. I hope to make simple fruit-based breakfasts. I also plan to take plenty of Larabars or something similar and probably nuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. It’s scary because I’m a little worried about finding healthy, vegan food, but I also don’t want my fear to limit seeing the world and having new experiences. I’m going to do my best. 🙂
SusanM says
Besides making lots of delicious dinners, I’ve requested a vegan meal for my flight to and from London on Virgin Atlantic and at my cousin’s wedding reception. Yay to both of them for accommodating vegans!
Carrie says
That’s great, Susan! I’m taking an international flight at the end of the year and have requested my vegan meals, too. I’m trying not to get my hopes up, though, I plan to take a lot of snacks with me. Have a fantastic trip!
Jane says
I just joined a CSA and hope to use the random types of veggies to expand my nutritarian variety to my year round diet.
Nyla J. Dominguez says
Hi Carrie, I’m hoping to purchase a dehydrator to be able to make crackers from the pulp after I juice (I actually want to do many things with the dehydrator). I would love to win the Main Street Vegan book, would love that quiche recipe! I like your highlights, it looks very summery! I’ve got my fingers crossed.
Sharon says
Going to grilling a lot of yummy vegan foods this summer! Hopefully can find things that will impress and satisfy the whole group!
Malinda says
Now that I’m out of school for the summer, I have so much more time to try new recipes. There isn’t anything specific I’m planning to make, but I’m looking forward to trying all the new food! 🙂
HC says
I will be exploring red radishes in my salads and smoothies. I’ve been afraid of radishes for a long time but would like to give it another try adding it to my food. Any tips? I would love to win the Main Street Vegan book, need more ideas to explore more new vegan ideas!
Carrie says
Hi HC! I have been tempted by radishes at the farmers’ market lately, they are so lovely! I most often spiralize them into my green salads or just chop them up. I think they can be cooked, but I’ve never done that.
HC says
Thank you, Carrie! I never thought to spiralize it! I did use the mandoline to thinly slice it and marinate it in balsamic vinegar. Came out pretty good! 🙂
Carrie says
Cool! 🙂
Angela says
I’m looking forward to lots of green smoothies during the warmer summer months, trying some vegan recipes from the Peas & Thank You cookbook, and hopefully sneaking in a weekend visit to a farm sanctuary. Love the new look Carrie and your necklace too!
Carrie says
Thanks Angela! My necklace came from my donation to Our Hen House and I love it. 🙂
Gina says
Carrie….LOVE the hair highlights!!! Your age????? You look like early 20’s to me (but I’m guessing your super-healthful nutrition is responsible for that because your wisdom says you might be older than you look!) 🙂 As for me and my vegan plans for the summer….I recently planted a bunch of curly kale because I am making kale chips like nobody’s business (I got a recipe that’s identical to the ‘Alive & Radiant’ brand of Kale Krunch and can’t get enough.) I’ll be swimming in kale all summer! 🙂
Carrie says
Thanks Gina!!! I wish I had a green thumb, I’d love to grow my own kale. Thanks for the sweet comments, too. 🙂
Alexandra says
Carrie, your hair looks lovely =] you look so content and happy!
This summer I plan on figuring out how to make good vegan wraps and filling portable salads to take with me to eat between classes, this is something I’ve had the most trouble with and I often go to school for 8 hours and don’t eat because even though i go to a “hippie” university, the food options for vegans are still dismal.
Carrie says
Hi Alexandra! Wow, I’m surprised that there aren’t tons of vegan options at your school, that’s too bad! I suppose making your own food is healthier in the long run, though, not to mention more cost-effective. Do you like kale salad? It’s pretty easy to assemble and it gets better as it sits in the fridge.
Glenda says
I will be returning to OHI (Optimal Health Institute) in San Diego to complete the 3 week program. During the 3rd week they get into the preparation of raw food and we will prepare a delicious meal for the 2nd weekers.
Carrie says
Sounds amazing, Glenda!
Sarah says
I can’t wait until the local farmer markets are in full swing! We load up on all the great produce. A local vendor also makes some amazing Kale chips that we can only get at the huge market downtown, so that will be our summer treat.
I would love to get my hands on that book. 🙂
Tyrene says
You look beautiful, happy, and best of all healthy! No vanity in showing a new look or buying new clothes when a person has lost weight, and better yet feels healthy and FULL of LIFE!!! That feeling is the BEST! Your picture shows that!
I am almost finished reading The Main Street Vegan. I just happened to see in in the bookstore and thought “Hm, this seems pretty good.” I did not know how popular it is or the media attention it had received. I found out soon as I started reading, it is not just “pretty good” it is in fact…SUPER good! She tells about being a Vegan from all aspects of it. It has a beautiful message …one that can change us, and the world.
Carrie says
Thanks so much, Tyrene, you are so sweet! And, I’m so glad to hear you liked the book. I agree, her message was beautiful and very open to all.
K. says
I am going to try some bean or oat burger patties this summer. I have purchased store bought ones before. This summer I am going to give making homemade ones a try.
Melanie C says
Being a vegan is even more fun in the summer. Lots of great local veggies. Thanks for the book review.
The Robertsons of Mumbai says
I had no idea you could juice the watermelon rind, either! Now that you told us that, one thing I’ll be making this summer is watermelon juice!
Love the blonder locks!
I hope to be able to hear Victoria speak this weekend at an event in Houston.
I AM in the US at the moment, and do have a US address, if that qualifies me to enter! 🙂
Esther says
Just received 2 huge sheets of kale leaves from my CSA, so kale chips is going to have to happen soon!! 😀
wenjin ma says
I joined a local CSA, plan to shop at farmers market this summer and try different veggies!
Rebecca @ Happy Vegan Journey says
Holy moly, 37!? Never would have guessed that! My vegan goal this summer is to use my juicer more often, continue exploring new recipes, and – in honor of you – see just how many years I can take off of myself/my appearance by eating vegan! 😉
Carrie says
Thanks Rebecca! 🙂
Nicole says
I want to use my juicer more. I’ve already started this goal by making green lemonade. Can’t wait to try your recipe!
PS. Your hair is super cute
Michelle says
I plan on trying new veggies this summer that I haven’t tried before.
Rebecca says
You look fantastic! I took back some items I didn’t need from a couple of stores. Got refunds and made my closet much easier to walk into. Thanks for the inspirations on getting rid of clutter. This summer I’m working on increasing my variety of vegetables I get from farmer’s market. So far I’ve tried a new kind of avacado – yummy and introduced beets to the boys.
Nadine says
You look awesome Carrie – it’s nice to enjoy the way you look. I find most women (myself included) tend to spend too much time being critical of our own appearances. It’s so liberating to feel healthy and confident.
I’m excited about the watermelon tip! I always felt bad about tossing the rinds.
Regarding the age comment above – you’ve always looked to me like you are in your mid twenties, but now I am not so sure.
Abigail says
Hi Carrie! Your hair looks great.
In the colder months, I can’t ingest anything cold like smoothies and ice cream because then I freeze my butt off. Now that it’s summer, I am having those every single day and loving life for it! My favorite is chocolate cherry ice cream, made with frozen cherries, a frozen banana, cocoa powder and a little non-dairy milk. Add more milk and you get a chocolate cherry smoothie. : ) SO divinely delicious.
Hope I win the book! I’ve been reading about it and it looks great.
Candyce says
You look great! We don’t have any big summer plans aside from picnics, so our picnic meals include things like roasted corn, kale & avocado salad, and date/coconut/almond/cocoa balls. We have a big picnic planned for Saturday in a local park, and our daughter is really excited.
Morgan says
You are not 37!! Well, obviously you are because I’m sure you know your own age haha but you look fantastic Carrie! And I love the new color 🙂 !
Anywhoo, for the giveaway: I definitely want to make more raw vegan foods this summer! Its finally consistently warm enough in Chicago for me to dive into the raw foods arena and i’m very excited about “lightening up” my diet–more smoothies, juices, and raw soups. I bought a veggie spiralizer some months ago and have yet to use it, i forsee lots of zucchini “pasta” in the near future :).
Carrie says
Thanks Morgan! Maybe someone in the blogosphere will demand me to present my birth certificate like President Obama. Ha ha! 🙂
Jenny says
This summer, I plan on making vegan coconut milk ice cream with fresh strawberries!
Carrie says
That sounds incredible, Jenny! 🙂
Wendy F says
Happy to see Victoria Moran has a new book. I first met her at a vegan conference in 1989. I saw her several times at vegan conferences. She is a wonderful author and person. Glad to see she is still active in promoting vegan life. Really enjoying your recipes. Both your writing and pictures are inspiring. I can live vicariously. Don’t have that much time to cook right now. I will again some day. I am working on de-cluttering even though I have not read the book you recommended. I am swimming against the tide, living with 2 clutter bugs, but am making progress. Lots done, lots more to go.
Carrie says
Hi Wendy! Nice to hear from you and your story about meeting Victoria Moran. 🙂
Regee says
This juice is really good!
Thanks for sharing!
Maribel says
I like it. Looks yummy and refreshing!
Thanks for sharing!
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Traci says
Watermelon and kale are a match made in heaven! Such a great recipe…thank you for sharing 🙂
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Heather Johnson says
I’ve never juiced before but my mom got me a juicer for my birthday – i’ll be trying this out while the melons are still in season!
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Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
We eat kale regularly (ha- get it?) around here, but I think this would be a nice change of pace from the constant kale salads. The watermelon is a great compliment to it!
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Cindy Gordon says
I have a watermelon on my counter, this is perfect timing. What a delicious drink to round out the summer!
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Heidy L. McCallum says
What a fabulous and informative blog post with a super healthy recipe! I am so excited to try this! I will let you know how it goes.
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I love this recipe when watermelon is so abundant. So refreshing!!!
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