Watermelon Recipes

Watermelon is more versatile than you may give it credit for! Try one of more than 190 refreshing recipes, from watermelon salads and salsas to cocktails and other drinks, plus watermelon desserts.

Staff Picks

Rum Drinks

Watermelon Mojitos

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Is there anything more summery than a fresh, juicy watermelon? This mojito is perfect for summertime parties, BBQs, birthdays, and girls' nights. It's refreshing, delicious, and super easy to make on a hot day...not to mention it looks beautiful in your glass! So why not kick back, relax, and enjoy a tall glass of this mouthwatering cocktail and watch as your stresses just melt away. Garnish glasses with lime slices, mint, and watermelon slices if desired.
By Sarah Lees
Liqueur Desserts

French Watermelon

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This is a simple summer watermelon recipe. Great at parties and picnics!
By PAUL
Antipasto

Watermelon Caprese Appetizer

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A refreshing appetizer for the summer, my family loved this so much they ate more than a serving each. Also great for those who love the flavor of caprese but aren't huge fans of tomatoes.
By Nicole Cox
Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Tomato Salsa

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Terrific fruit salsa mix. Be sure to seed the tomatoes, otherwise it will be too watery. There is never anything left of this...it seems to appeal to all tastes.
By Lovin life in the kitchen
Fruit Salads

Spicy Watermelon

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This Latino dish makes a refreshing summer snack with a surprising combination of flavors! Children love it.
By feverdream
Lemonade

Watermelon Pink Lemonade

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It's pink lemonade with a watermelon flavor. Really good!
By i<3mydog
Frozen Desserts

Watermelon Sherbet

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The flavor of watermelon comes through beautifully in this homemade sherbet recipe.
By TerryWilson
Mexican Recipes

Watermelon Agua Fresca

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This is a drink served throughout Mexico. It is made with several different fruits. This is a watermelon drink.
By Sherbear1
Vodka Drinks

Watermelon-Strawberry Martini

Simple...fresh...delicious... Garnish with strawberry and watermelon slices if desired.
By Soup Loving Nicole
Martinis

Watermelon Martini

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Best summer drink ever!
By Victoria Brown Absten
Tequila Drinks

Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

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This is the non-frozen version of my watermelon margaritas. These are so amazing and refreshing on hot summer days. To make a virgin version, omit the tequila and use a lemon-lime soda.
By RainbowJewels
Sangria

Watermelon Sangria

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This is one of my favorite recipes I have borrowed from a friend. If you love watermelon, this is the perfect drink for a hot summer day!
By bewitched
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Inspiration and Ideas

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Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime

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Cool and refreshing juice -- mellow watermelon and cucumber juice with a touch of tartness from the lime.

More Watermelon Recipes

Fruit Salads

Refreshing Watermelon Salad

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Surprising yet delicious combination of ingredients that can be had as a starter salad, healthy snack or a light meal.
By CHICA3578
Lemonade

Watermelon Lemonade

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Light and refreshing summer drink. Garnish with watermelon slice. Can be made into an adult cocktail by adding a little vodka.
By docswife
Vegan Desserts

4th of July Fruit Kabobs

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I make these fruit skewers every year for the 4th of July for the kids and they are always a major hit - older kids can help with the assembly. Don't cut the watermelon too thinly, otherwise the stars will break when you are trying to skewer them.
By sanne
Smoothies

Watermelon Milkshake

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A cold refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
By Dolphin Panda
Popsicles

Watermelon Ice Pops

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Cool and refreshing, with no artificial colors or flavors! If you don't have ice pop molds, you can use paper cups and wooden sticks.
By Mama Alanna
Recipe Inspiration

15 Refreshing Watermelon Drinks to Quench Your Thirst All Summer

By Vanessa Greaves
Jams and Jellies

Watermelon Rind Preserves

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This is an old recipe. Select melons with thick rinds. You will need to check with your local extension office for processing times.
By Dave McIntyre
Lemonade

Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade

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This recipe makes for fresh fruit that you can drink! It's best served cold over ice.
By MaryAnn Rajczewski
Fruit Salads

Herb Watermelon Feta Salad

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This is a delicious summer salad. The ingredients really go well together.
By Michelle English
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Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Salad

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I make this for all of my summer picnics, a huge hit!
By kateroo
Slushies

Watermelon Vodka Slush

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This is from a friend of mine. It is so good!
By Michael Allbright
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Spinach Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad with Arugula and Spinach

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Sweet, salty, and refreshing salad with a little bite.
By BamaHaole
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Non-Alcoholic Punch

Polynesian Watermelon Drink ('Otai)

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''Otai' is a fruit drink which originated in Tonga and is usually made as a summertime refreshment. It is a blend of water, coconut milk, and any variety of pulped tropical fruit such as coconut, watermelon, mango, and pineapple but is almost always watermelon as it is plentiful in Tonga. A small amount of sugar may be added, although the recipe is considerably sweet on its own. I lived in Sydney many moons ago and the Polynesian families drank this by the gallons in the summer. Soooo refreshing and yummy! Serve over ice cubes.
By cookinwithmom
Jams and Jellies

Watermelon Preserves

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A wonderful watermelon preserve that will keep the flavor of summer handy all year. Great on toast or English muffins.
By Lesa Caruso
Fruit Soup

Watermelon Soup

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What could be better on a hot summer day than a cool soup made with fresh watermelon and mint?
By lillpup
Smoothies

Watermelon Delight

Rating: Unrated
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A cold watermelon drink that's perfect for hot days!
By Puff Delight
No-Bake Pies

Watermelon Pie

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Just right for the summertime.
By JJOHN32
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Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa

Rating: Unrated
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Juicy watermelon replaces tomatoes in this salsa that's simultaneously cool and spicy hot -- perfect for a summer barbeque. Serve it with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
By Dawn Suzie HomeMaker Hardy
Fruit Salads

100% Fruit "Cake"

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This cake was a hit with the children and parents at our two-year-old's birthday party. It is perfect for raw, vegan, gluten/wheat-free, refined sugar-free diets (and children who don't need sugar!). This cake was inspired by a 100% watermelon cake we had the year before.
By InTheKitchen
Juice

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

Rating: Unrated
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A very refreshing drink. You may also use cantaloupe or honeydew melon. These taste like the juices served in authentic Mexican restaurants. Serve in tall glasses over ice.
By Anonymous
Veggie Smoothies

Watermelon Refreshing Green Smoothie

If you are like me, you like to eat your bananas separately, so what better way to sweeten up your smoothie than with a delicious watermelon? This smoothie is refreshing, light, and sweet! Feel free to change up the quantity of the ingredients mentioned according to your taste. This is a great smoothie if you would like to put more vegetables than fruit but still get the great taste.
By Victoria Dus
Fruit Salads

Watermelon Basil Salad

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A quick salad of watermelon and basil. The chili powder plays well with the sweetness of the melon.
By Chefthompson.com
Rum Drinks

Adult Watermelon for BBQ's

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Adults only! This is watermelon and liquor...perfect for BBQ's, picnics, camping and by the pool! Use any liquor you like, even wine works! I use seedless watermelon, but you don't have to.
By Denyse
Fruit Appetizers

Watermelon Fruit Bowl

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All of your favorite fruits, lightly sweetened, served in a watermelon 'bowl'.
By CINDY N.
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