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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Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Sliders

These fun little sliders combine my favorite Mexican flavors and seafood into a handheld treat. They make such a fresh summer meal! —Jeanette Decker, Corpus Christi, Texas

Can You Eat Both Black and White Watermelon Seeds?

Can you eat watermelon seeds? Read on to find out if you really need to spit them out.


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This $13 Tool Will Change the Way You Cut Watermelon

We're never using a regular knife again!


Watermelon Rind Preserves

1 review

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


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How to Cut a Watermelon into Slices, Cubes or Sticks

Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to cut a watermelon. You'll have neat slices, melon balls, cubes and sticks...

Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad

1 review

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

2 reviews

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...


28 Quick Watermelon Recipes

Cool down quick this summer with these easy watermelon recipes.


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

2 reviews

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


How to Make Our Refreshing Watermelon Juice Recipe

Love a cool slice of watermelon? You have to try making this easy watermelon juice recipe.


Our Most Refreshing Watermelon Salads

Pieces of crisp and juicy watermelon star in these watermelon salad recipes. Try one of these unique dishes for your...


13 Savory Ways to Enjoy Watermelon

Watermelon is more versatile than you think.


23 Extra-Refreshing Watermelon Recipes

Summer doesn't start until you take a bite out of a big, juicy watermelon. But if you're looking for more...

Juicy Watermelon Salad

14 reviews

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


Strawberry Watermelon Slush

22 reviews

We like to relax on the back porch with glasses of my slush after a long, hot day. Strawberries and...


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Cool and Creamy Watermelon Pie

42 reviews

This simple pie is so refreshing that it never lasts long on warm summer days. Watermelon and a few convenience...


Watermelon Jelly

8 reviews

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


Melon-Berry Salad

1 review

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


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....


Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing

1 review

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


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Minty Watermelon-Cucumber Salad

34 reviews

Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck....


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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Watermelon Gazpacho

2 reviews

My refreshing gazpacho is a delightfully simple, elegant dish. Serve as a side or with pita and hummus for a...


Mint Watermelon Salad

12 reviews

I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick...


Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad

5 reviews

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


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Watermelon Rind Pickles

6 reviews

"Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste of...


Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

2 reviews

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


Watermelon Boat

1 review

"Wow!" is what folks will say when they dig into this lovely fruit salad piled high in an eye-catching watermelon...