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20 Watermelon Recipes That Are Perfect for Summer

Updated July 14, 2022
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Grilled Watermelon Pizza
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Nothing says "summer" like a juicy, ripe watermelon. With plenty of refreshing flavor, watermelon pairs well with sweet or savory ingredients to craft an ideal summer appetizer, snack, or treat. Whether you're searching for a refreshing cocktail, popsicle, or salad, we have just the watermelon recipes you're looking for right here.

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Grilled Watermelon Pizza

Grilled Watermelon Pizza
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Grilled Watermelon Pizza Recipe

For a fruity and finger-friendly appetizer, grill watermelon wedges and top with pickled onions, blue chees, and pecans. 

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Sip Watermelon Rum Punch Directly from the Fruit

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Sip Watermelon Rum Punch Directly from the Fruit Recipe

This tart and floral watermelon rum punch is a delightful brunch sipper all afternoon long. The star of the show may be the melon, but this drink's flavor power owes a lot to St-Germain, a sweet elderflower liqueur.

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Watermelon Salsa

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Credit: Alison Miksch; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

Watermelon Salsa Recipe

This watermelon salsa is bright, acidic, and fruity. Thanks to a soak in cold water, the raw onion has a much milder flavor. Meanwhile, the lime juice and zest balance out the watermelon's sweetness. We love this as a dip, but it's also fantastic over grilled fish or in fish tacos, and it only takes 15 minutes to whip up.

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Beef-and-Watermelon Stir-Fry

Beef-and-Watermelon Stir-fry
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Beef-and-Watermelon Stir-Fry Recipe

Spicy beef and refreshing watermelon make the perfect pair in this crowd-pleasing dinner. Hearty, yet not heavy, this light and fresh take on a classic stir-fry is sure to become your next favorite summer meal.

 

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Spike Your Watermelon with Tequila

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Credit: Photo by Alex Tepper

Spike Your Watermelon with Tequila Recipe

Before biting into a sweet slice of watermelon, you should really soak it in tequila. Essentially a cocktail poured over the fruit, tequila-spiked watermelon is so much better a brunch side than a pile of the plain fruit.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles Recipe

Sumac--available at spice stores--adds a subtle piney, tangy note, but don't worry if you can't find it: The salad will still have loads of flavor complexity without it. You could also sub 1 teaspoon of prepared horseradish for the wasabi powder.

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Watermelon Syrup

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Credit: Greg Dupree

Watermelon Syrup Recipe

This versatile watermelon syrup will save your summer desserts and add a fun twist to refreshing homemade shaved ice.

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Watermelon-Mint Margarita

Watermelon-Mint Margarita
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Watermelon-Mint Margarita Recipe

Try a new twist on a classic margarita with watermelon and mint flavors.

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Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa

Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa
Credit: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa Recipe

Watermelon and mango are the fruity stars of these summery chicken tacos. With the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the savory flavors, we're confident this dinner will be a repeat in your summer rotation. 

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Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops

Watermelon-Jalapeno Ice Pops
Credit: Anna Williams; Styling: Pam Morris

Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops Recipe

Sweet meets heat in this summer-ready popsicle recipe. A bit of pectin helps keep all the ingredients incorporated evenly in this treat; without it, they tend to separate.

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Tuna-and-Watermelon Poke Bowls

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Credit: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling Kay Clarke

Tuna-and-Watermelon Poke Bowls Recipe

This poke bowl is super delicious and flavorful, complete with umami-soy saltiness and citrus notes. Poke should only be made with sushi-grade tuna, which you can find at specialty stores like Whole Foods or your local fishmonger.

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Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, and Peach Salad

Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, and Peach Salad
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Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, and Peach Salad Recipe

This summer salad features seasonal tomatoes, watermelon, and peaches to create a sensationally delicious side dish that's appropriate for any occasion.

 

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Watermelon and Arugula Chicken Salad

Watermelon and chicken salad

Watermelon and Arugula Chicken Salad Recipe

If watermelon wedges are a mainstay at your summer cookouts, try dicing for this instant, gorgeous salad. Refreshing bites of watermelon and hearty chicken will make this easy salad an instant summer favorite.

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Watermelon-Mint Margarita

Watermelon-Mint Margarita
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Watermelon-Mint Margarita Recipe

Try a new twist on a classic margarita with watermelon and mint flavors.

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Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Grilled Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad
Credit: Kana Okada

Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint Recipe

Your search for the perfect summer side is over—grilled watermelon salad topped with feta and mint balances sweetness and saltiness, making it an excellent complement to a cookout or backyard barbecue. The right amounts of balsamic vinegar and salt work with a little char to make watermelon sing in a completely new way, while olive oil and black pepper tie it all together. 

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Watermelon and Cucumber Tonic

Watermelon and Cucumber Tonic
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Watermelon and Cucumber Tonic Recipe

A reinterpretation of the familiar gin and tonic, this cocktail includes fresh watermelon and cucumber juices for a refreshing taste.

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Watermelon-Cucumber Salad

Watermelon-Cucumber Salad
Credit: Squire Fox; Stylist: Justin Schram, Kenneth Hyatt

Watermelon-Cucumber Salad Recipe

For a refreshing summer side, serve lemony Watermelon-Cucumber Salad to go along with your favorite grilled dish.

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Tomato, Watermelon, and Feta Skewers with Mint and Lime

Tomato, Watermelon, and Feta Skewers with Mint and Lime
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Tomato, Watermelon, and Feta Skewers with Mint and Lime Recipe

No time for skewers? Gently toss the ingredients in a salad bowl, or dice the tomato, watermelon, and cheese into small cubes to serve as a fresh relish for grilled meats.

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Cucumber-Watermelon Crush

Cucumber-Watermelon Crush
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell

Cucumber-Watermelon Crush Recipe

Cucumber water is a refresher at many spas. Relax with our jazzed-up version that includes fresh melon and mint.

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Minted Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops

Minted Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops
Credit: Gentl & Hyers; Styling: Kendra Smoot

Minted Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops Recipe

Boasting just 82 calories and a boatload of vitamin C, these double-decker popsicles feature a sweet-tart lemon layer topped with a minty watermelon layer. If you prefer one flavor over the other, double the amount of ingredients required for each layer and make single flavored pops.

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    1 of 20 Grilled Watermelon Pizza
    2 of 20 Sip Watermelon Rum Punch Directly from the Fruit
    3 of 20 Watermelon Salsa
    4 of 20 Beef-and-Watermelon Stir-Fry
    5 of 20 Spike Your Watermelon with Tequila
    6 of 20 Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles
    7 of 20 Watermelon Syrup
    8 of 20 Watermelon-Mint Margarita
    9 of 20 Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa
    10 of 20 Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops
    11 of 20 Tuna-and-Watermelon Poke Bowls
    12 of 20 Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, and Peach Salad
    13 of 20 Watermelon and Arugula Chicken Salad
    14 of 20 Watermelon-Mint Margarita
    15 of 20 Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
    16 of 20 Watermelon and Cucumber Tonic
    17 of 20 Watermelon-Cucumber Salad
    18 of 20 Tomato, Watermelon, and Feta Skewers with Mint and Lime
    19 of 20 Cucumber-Watermelon Crush
    20 of 20 Minted Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops

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