14 Juicy Watermelon Recipes to Get You Through a Heatwave
Nothing says summer quite like a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot day. These 14 watermelon recipes take this seasonal favorite beyond the fruit bowl, transforming it into refreshing drinks, light salads, frozen treats, and creative snacks. Perfect for cookouts, pool days, and warm afternoons, each recipe is packed with fresh flavor and plenty of summertime appeal. Get ready to enjoy one of the season’s most refreshing ingredients in delicious new ways.
Boozy Frozen Watermelon Drink
This drink screams summer. Between the Malibu, watermelon, and lime, you just can’t get more summer than this Boozy Watermelon Slush!
Watermelon Coolers
Watermelon Coolers are the easiest summer drink for both kids and adults! Great for celebrations or for sipping on a hot summer day! Frozen watermelon serves as ice cubes and the addition of blueberries creates a fun and patriotic drink.
Dehydrated Watermelon Jerky
Dehydrated watermelon jerky is an easy sweet and fruity treat that you don’t have to feel bad about eating! This dried watermelon jerky is a bit less chewy than taffy and comes out sweet, almost like watermelon jolly ranchers (but better)! If you don’t have a dehydrator, don’t worry, you can also make them in the oven!
EASY FRUITY WATERMELON PIZZA
Beat the heat with this Fruity Watermelon Pizza that’s easy to make and loaded with summer berries. This summer recipe is perfect for kids, parties, a light summer lunch, or dessert.
WATERMELON CRUSH
This Watermelon Crush cocktail is so perfect for warm weather sipping. It gets its gorgeous color and amazing flavor from fresh watermelon juice.
WATERMELON JAM
This delicious Watermelon Jam recipe is made without pectin and is so beautiful and summery with its vibrant pink colour! You can make it 2 ways, plain or with white rum!
Watermelon Sorbet
Try this 3 ingredient watermelon sorbet recipe, a refreshingly icy summer dessert! Each bite is an explosion of pure juicy fruit flavor.
Pickled Watermelon Rind
This pickled watermelon rind recipe is perfect for summer! The pickles come out deliciously zingy, a great way to use up this seasonal fruit.
Grilled Watermelon Steaks
Grilled Watermelon Steaks? Yep! It is the newest food craze and I decided to give it a whirl.
Spicy Watermelon Salad
Folks, I’ve cracked the code for this classic summer salad, and I want to show you how it’s done! This Spicy Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint gets taken up a notch with a drizzle of lemon chili oil, a layered assembly, and lots and lots of mint.
Watermelon Mint Lemonade (the Best Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
My chick-fil-a watermelon mint lemonade copycat recipe is the perfect combination of sweet watermelon and tangy lemons. It’s one of my favorite summer drinks!
Watermelon, Honey Glazed Halloumi & Za’atar Salad
This watermelon, honey glazed halloumi & za’atar salad is the perfect summer dish! Fresh, vibrant & full of flavour, this one’s seriously tasty.
REFRESHING SUMMER MELON SMOOTHIE
A simple and refreshing summer melon smoothie made from a blend of watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew. This recipe comes together quickly in a blender and is a perfect icy drink for summer rounded out with a pinch of sea salt.
Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon salsa is a fun way to use this juicy melon! Combine it with lime, jalapeño, and cilantro for a zingy dip or sauce.
