11 Juicy Watermelon Recipes for Summer
Juicy watermelon is a summer staple! Take advantage of having extra watermelon on hand this summertime and try your hand at one of these 11 Watermelon Recipes that will peak your creativity and make that juicy, red, delicious fruit come alive. From drinks to kebobs to salads and more — you're sure to find something you'll love!
1. Watermelon Salad
This recipe for Watermelon Salad is so simple it's hardly a recipe. But it’s the perfect way to take advantage of the watermelon season in the summer. Juicy chunks of red watermelon mix with salty feta and cooling mint for a refreshing flavor profile. A simple citrus and olive oil vinaigrette ties Watermelon Salad all together.
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When the weather is scorching hot, you're feeling quite parched, and boring water just won't quench it, a tall glass of icy-cold Watermelonade is the sweet summertime cure! Each sip is a delightful nectarous blend of a homemade watermelon purée and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It's sweetened to perfection and has a hint of rosemary–which will make you feel effortlessly cool in more ways than one! Grab some watermelon-infused ice cubes, a few sprigs of rosemary, and a juicy wedge of lemon, and satisfy your thirst and sweet cravings with some Watermelonade!
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What's your ideal beach day? Ours is when the sun is gleaming with just the right amount of breeze flowing through our hair, our favorite people laughing around us, and a refreshing sweet and salty snack in hand to munch on as we sit back and relax under our umbrella. One of our go-to faves for grazing is this Fresh Watermelon Salsa. Dipping a salty tortilla chip into a big bucket of the tangy, juicy, and slightly spicy blend as the waves crash in feels like a summery heaven. Ah, take us to that place! But until then, we'll be snacking on some Fresh Watermelon Salsa at home, dreaming about the day our toes get to touch the sand!
See More4. Creamy Watermelon Smoothies
Few things say "summer" like watermelon, and even fewer things say "refreshing summer beverage" like these Creamy Watermelon Smoothies! The sweet, juicy watermelon flavor, accented with banana and strawberry for an extra bright summertime burst, made creamy with coconut yogurt, will have everyone talking about how these drinks not only quenched their thirst, but also brought smiles to their faces. Creamy Watermelon Smoothies make even the most jaggedly sweltering days seem smooth.
See More5. Grilled Watermelon & Pineapple Skewers
Skewers and kabobs aren't just for meat! Grilled Watermelon & Pineapple Skewers are charred and caramelized for an extra sweetness that makes them truly delightful and refreshing. Bright, coated in honey, and served with sharp feta cheese for delicious contrast, Grilled Watermelon & Pineapple Skewers are perfect for serving alongside burgers and grilled chicken. They beat out traditional fruit salad any day!
See More6. Boozy Watermelon Punch
There’s nothing better than freshly cut watermelon on a hot day, and Boozy Watermelon Punch has all the refreshing goodness of watermelon in cocktail form! This beverage is cooling, sweet, and fruity, and can be made in just 20 minutes. It makes enough for everyone too, so the whole party can jump into the icy sweetness! Boozy Watermelon Punch is the ultimate bev for a fun day in the sun!
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The heat might be intense this summer, but never fear! The Summer Slushie is here to help you beat the heat! Chilled watermelon is brightened with tropical lime and sweetened with a touch of sugar before getting blended into a smooth beverage! You can taste the crisp melon flavor refreshing your soul no matter how intense the sun blazes! Summer Slushie is the antidote to summer's dog days!
See More8. Fruit Crack
There are fruit salads, and then there is THIS! Fruit Crack is the really good stuff, the stuff that reminds you why fruits are such beloved and paradisial treats! A juicy, sweet, vibrantly colorful, and flavorful mix of your favorite fruits, including watermelon, pomegranate, oranges, and blueberries! The cooling fragrance of mint with a floral and electric lime dressing brings out the most of this natural bounty of goodness! Fruit Crack has everything you want and more from your fruit plate!
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The hardest part of your day is over and now it's time to relax! Shoot, you might as well celebrate it, too. You deserve something fruity with a kick after all you've accomplished today. This Happy Hour Watermelon Margarita will welcome you with open arms on the rocks. This summery-sweet-and-spicy cocktail is just the liquid treat you deserve! Ready in under 10 minutes, enjoy this Happy Hour Watermelon Margarita in the comfort of your home for the ultimate relaxation celebration. Here's to you!
See More10. Summer's Mexican Fruit Salad
Is it even summer if you haven't taken a bite out of a juicy watermelon yet?! We don't think so! Let's make that happen, but with a delightfully spicy twist, thanks to this Summer's Mexican Fruit Salad! The sweet flavor from your favorite warm weather fruit gets sprinkled with a Tajín® kick and a creamy cotija cheese blast to create a tastebud sensation you didn't know you were missing... a very, very refreshing one! It's the perfect bite when you're snackin' by the pool or better yet, the most delicious and fun side for all the cookouts you'll be headed to this year! Garnished with a little bit of fresh cilantro and bursting jalapeños, Summer's Mexican Fruit Salad will make you feel like you're living in a summer fantasy with just one bite!
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20 minutes is all it takes to turn one of summer's most popular drinks into one of the summer's favorite salads! Mojito Fruit Salad uses the classic lime syrup that makes mojitos so refreshing as a dressing for a medley of crisp, mouth-watering watermelon chunks, juicy raspberries, tart blueberries, and sweet strawberries, with mint leaves for that cooling mojito magic. All it takes is a chop, a mix, and a pour before the Mojito Fruit Salad is ready to liven up the table with its vibrant personality. It's a new way to let your tastebuds chill out!
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