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 Feta Flag Salad

1 review

Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here’s an all-American centerpiece that’s truly red, white and blue. —Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina

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...


Melon and Grape Salad

5 reviews

Fruit salad is a cheery way to round out a potluck. This one—with an easy and refreshing citrus dressing, makes...


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 Vodka Sorbet

1 review

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

Fruity Sangria

1 review

Your party will get off to a great start when you welcome guests with glasses of this fruit-studded sangria. Our...


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...


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 and Tomato Salad

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


Watermelon-Lime Cooler

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


Watermelon Tomato Salad

2 reviews

Watermelon and tomatoes may seem an unlikely pair, but they team up to make a winning combination in this eye-catching...


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...


Minty Watermelon Salad

1 review

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

Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade

1 review

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


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 Baby Carriage

3 reviews

This fruit-filled carriage was made for my daughter's baby shower and was a huge hit. Fill it with any fruit...


Frosty Watermelon Ice

4 reviews

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


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 Smoothies

7 reviews

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


Spicy Watermelon Salsa

2 reviews

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


Watermelon Jelly

8 reviews

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


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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...

Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

1 review

If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise!...


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...


Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs

3 reviews

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


Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts

2 reviews

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


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Watermelon and Spinach Salad

14 reviews

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


Watermelon Shark

10 reviews

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