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...

Watermelon Smoothies

7 reviews

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


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Watermelon Shark

10 reviews

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


Watermelon Vodka Sorbet

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


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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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....


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...


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 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...


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...


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...