Watermelon Recipes

Refreshing watermelon can be enjoyed by the whole family with these watermelon recipes, including ideas for desserts, drinks, salads, salsa, gazpacho, slushies, melon balls and more.

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Lucy Wang’s Watermelon Soju

Soju is recognized as the alcoholic beverage in South Korea. It’s served in restaurants and karaoke rooms, and has a ton of variations. This one is with watermelon—sweet, refreshing and ice cold! —Lucy Wang, Los Angeles, California

Perfect Bite Fruit Salad

A rainbow of finely chopped fruits lightly dressed with lime, honey and mint is what turns an everyday snack into...


Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs

My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few...


Watermelon Ice Cream

This easy summer dessert, made with watermelon and sweetened condensed milk, is creamy and thick but scoops like a dream....


Watermelon Popsicles

Beat the heat with sweet-tart homemade watermelon popsicles. They're low in sugar, loaded with fruit and 100% delightful.

Watermelon Martini

This watermelon martini is a sweet, boozy summer refresher. Use the juice from a watermelon that’s so ripe and succulent...


Watermelon Slushie

Cool down on those hot days with this refreshing watermelon slushie. The sweet flavors of fresh watermelon and sugar blend...

Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Sliders

These fun little sliders combine my favorite Mexican flavors and seafood into a handheld treat. They make such a fresh...


Watermelon Rind Preserves

This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad

Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won’t find this unique and refreshing salad at...


Watermelon and Cucumber Salsa

The combo of watermelon and cucumber sounds unusual but tastes amazing! Eat the salsa with chips, or serve it as...

Watermelon Salad with Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch

This is such a wonderful side dish to enjoy during a hot summer, especially here in Texas. My family loves...


Creamy Watermelon Smoothie

I love this refreshing watermelon smoothie recipe and the bright, summery flavor. The key is to freeze the watermelon cubes...


Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon bowl with a scalloped edge and...


Watermelon Shrimp Salad

Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...


Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs

My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few...

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite....


Watermelon Vodka Sorbet

This icy granita is a cooling delight on a hot summer day. This is an adults only goody. You can...


Melon-Berry Salad

The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for...


Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

This is the perfect starter for a summer dinner or a lunch. It's cool and tangy with a whole lot...


Watermelon-Lime Cooler

When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale....


Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler

My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This...


Summer Buzz Fruit Salad

For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...


Watermelon Margarita

Upgrade a classic lime margarita with this watermelon margarita recipe. The pretty, pink drink uses a sugared rim and blended...


Watermelon Smoothies

"This is sooo good in the summer," raves Sandi Pichon of Slidell, Louisiana. The simple summer beverage is a snap...

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Frosty Watermelon Ice

Here's a fun twist on watermelon. It's so refreshing on a summer day, and you don't have to worry about...


Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing

A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens....


Contest-Winning Watermelon Salsa

I entered this recipe in a local fair, and it took first place! This is one of my favorite dishes...


Watermelon and Tomato Salad

You cannot beat this light and refreshing salad on hot summer days. The combination of watermelon, cilantro, lime and tasty...


Watermelon Gazpacho

Refreshing watermelon gazpacho is the perfect summertime soup. Once you add this light yet elegant meal to your recipe rotation,...


Watermelon Basket

To make a watermelon basket, start by cutting the watermelon into shape. Then fill it with melon balls to serve...