When the heat hits hard and all you want is something cool, crisp, and juicy, then watermelon delivers every time.
It’s the ultimate summer fruit, whether you’re eating it straight off the rind or mixing it into something a little more fun.
We’ve collected 20 watermelon recipes that go way beyond the basic slice. If you’re looking for the most refreshing thing you’ll eat all season, start right here.
Vegan Minty Watermelon Cucumber Salad Without Feta
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This vegan minty watermelon cucumber salad without feta is a refreshing, low-calorie, and weight-loss-friendly summer dish.
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Refreshing Watermelon Mint Smoothie
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You can beat the heat this summer with this watermelon mint smoothie! With only six ingredients and ultra-refreshing, this smoothie is a staple for beating the heat.
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Watermelon-Feta Appetizer Bites With Basil Syrup
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These Watermelon Feta appetizer bites are among the best summer appetizers you can serve. It can be prepped ahead of time and simply kept chilled. Then, drizzle the Watermelon Feta Skewers with basil simple syrup just before serving.
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Watermelon Angel Food Cake With Honey-Lime Yogurt Sauce
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This watermelon angel food cake is an easy dessert recipe that’s perfect for summertime. And the best part is it’s made with just three ingredients: angel food cake mix, watermelon puree, and lime. It’s sweet and zesty, and tastes amazing when topped with fresh berries and a honey-lime yogurt sauce.
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Easy Watermelon Lemonade
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This pretty, pink, puckery-sweet Watermelon Lemonade will become your favorite new summer sipper. It’s made with just three ingredients in 5 minutes or less, and it’s the perfect recipe for when you need a little excitement in your glass.
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Watermelon Gin Fizz
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Try a refreshing twist on a classic gin and tonic cocktail with this incredibly easy watermelon gin fizz! This will become one of your favorite summer drinks because it’s perfectly balanced, very refreshing, and chilled to perfection. I
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Watermelon Vodka Cocktail With Basil
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This Watermelon Vodka Cocktail is simple to make and packed with flavor from fresh watermelon juice, basil, lime juice, and jalapeño! This is the perfect cocktail for Summer!
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Beet, Watermelon, and Feta Salad Recipe
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This beet, watermelon, and feta salad is the perfect addition to your summer backyard picnic table. The sweet and savory flavors complement each other, and the presentation is bright and colorful.
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Watermelon Salad With Goat Cheese, Watercress, and Mint
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This Watermelon salad combines watercress and mint beautifully with creamy, tangy, salty goat cheese.
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Watermelon Lassi
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This Watermelon Lassi is a twist on the traditional Sweet Lassi. I made it with fresh watermelon, cardamom, and cumin. It’s a cool and refreshing lassi that is ready in 5 minutes.
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No-Bake Citrus Watermelon Pie
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If you’re looking for a refreshing dessert, this citrus watermelon pie is exactly what you need! It has a rich, nut-based crust and a sweet, fruity filling that’s so good.
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Mom’s Watermelon Rind Fries (Tarbooz Bhajiya)
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These watermelon rind fries are easy to make, delicious, and gluten-free! You can serve these homemade tarbooz bhajiyas with green chutney or tomato sauce.
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Watermelon Lemon Mint Spritzer
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This Watermelon Lemon Mint Spritzer is the best summer mocktail. This drink is incredibly refreshing and easy to make. All you need is a blender and 5 minutes of your time.
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Watermelon Lime Ice Cream
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This ice cream was shockingly easy to make and requires no churning! There’s that limey punch and then that sweetness of the watermelon, and it’s just the perfect combo! There’s a nice chunk for texture, and then that creamy ice cream taste we all know and love!
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5-Minute Tajin and Watermelon
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You can make this Tajin and Watermelon recipe with just three ingredients in 5 minutes or less! Fresh watermelon, Tajin seasoning, and cinnamon are the perfect blend of flavors.
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Banana Watermelon Smoothie
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You need this refreshing banana watermelon smoothie recipe in your life! This watermelon and banana smoothie for weight loss is low-calorie and packed with sweet fruits.
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Vodka Watermelon Cocktail
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This vodka watermelon cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail with a crisp kick of vodka and the juicy sweetness of fresh watermelon. This cocktail is easy to make and bursting with flavor, making it a delicious way to cool down on those hot summer days.
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Watermelon Mocktail
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This is such a great fizzy watermelon mocktail drink, and it’s so easy to make.
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Watermelon Blueberry Salad Without Honey
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This refreshing summer Watermelon Blueberry Salad is made with lime, mint, and pure maple syrup, and is a delight to both the eyes and the taste buds.
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Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho Soup
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This Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho Soup is a sweet and savory bowl of healthy, nutritious, and delicious goodness that you can have on your table in under 20 minutes.
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