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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Watermelon and Tomato Salad

You cannot beat this light and refreshing salad on hot summer days. The combination of watermelon, cilantro, lime and tasty heirloom tomatoes is just unusual enough to keep folks commenting on the great flavor—and coming back for more! —Be Jones, Brunswick, Missouri

Contest-Winning Watermelon Salsa

4 Reviews

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


Fruit Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing

2 Reviews

Filled with pineapple, watermelon, kiwi and berries, this fruit salad with lemon-basil dressing is anything but ordinary.


7-Fruit Salad

10 Reviews

A tongue-tingling lime dressing complements the colorful variety of fruit in this delightful salad. It's always a hit at summer...


Watermelon Mint Salad

11 Reviews

Five simple ingredients shine in this cool, crunchy, refreshing watermelon mint salad, which takes mere minutes to toss together.

Watermelon Spritzer

2 Reviews

It couldn’t get much easier than this bright spritzer! “Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful...


Watermelon Margarita

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


Summer Buzz Fruit Salad

3 Reviews

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


Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler

2 Reviews

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


Watermelon-Lime Cooler

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


Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

2 Reviews

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


Melon-Berry Salad

1 Reviews

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


Watermelon Feta Flag Salad

1 Reviews

Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here’s an all-American centerpiece that’s...

Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts

3 Reviews

These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a...


Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade

The nutrition department at my local hospital inspired me to create this refreshing summer sipper. I tweaked their recipe slightly...


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Pickled Watermelon Rind

8 Reviews

Looking for a unique summer treat? Look no further than homemade pickled watermelon rinds!


Minty Watermelon Salad

1 Reviews

My 4-year-old twin grandchildren love to cook in the kitchen with me. Last summer, the three of us were experimenting...


Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad

4 Reviews

I always like to bring this healthy option to parties and potlucks, and people seem to really appreciate that. No...


Juicy Watermelon Salad

15 Reviews

This fruit salad has such a surprising yet fabulous mix of flavors that friends often ask for the recipe. Combine...


Watermelon Jelly

8 Reviews

With its beautiful color and intense watermelon flavor, this jelly preserves summer to enjoy long after the cool weather arrives....


Watermelon Shark

9 Reviews

Take a bite out of summer boredom with this kid-friendly food project. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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Watermelon and Spinach Salad

15 Reviews

Summer's the perfect time to toss up this watermelon salad. You'd never expect it, but spinach is awesome here. Eat...

Ancho Garlic Steaks with Summer Salsa

The first time I tasted this, I was amazed how well the blueberries and watermelon went with the peppery steak....


Watermelon Cups

6 Reviews

This lovely appetizer is almost too pretty to eat! Sweet watermelon cubes hold a refreshing topping that showcases cucumber, red...


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Cucumber Watermelon Salad

34 Reviews

Refreshing cucumber watermelon salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy watermelon, fresh herbs and a tangy vinaigrette for an unforgettable burst of...


Quick Watermelon Cooler

13 Reviews

Summer means cooling off with a slice of watermelon and a glass of cold lemonade. This combines two favorites in...


Mojito Marinated Fruit

5 Reviews

All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll...


Tangy Watermelon Salad

13 Reviews

The refreshing blend of watermelon, red onions and a splash of citrus always does me proud at picnics and potlucks....