20 Juicy Watermelon Recipes

You haven't lived until you've tried this watermelon feta salad recipe! Juicy sweet watermelon is the perfect pair with salty feta cheese (really!). It's one of the most refreshing recipes to hit your plate! It takes only 10 minutes to throw together and is the perfect accessory to any barbecue or cookout.

You absolutely must try summer’s best dessert: Watermelon Sorbet! Each bite is an explosion of pure juicy fruit flavor, with a smooth, frosty texture. Even better: it’s incredibly simple to blend up.

When it comes to summer drinks, there’s nothing better than a big pitcher of fresh squeezed lemonade. Lemonade with real lemons has tangy sweet flavor that’s unparalleled. Here’s summery spin that takes it up a notch: Watermelon Lemonade recipe! Grab a ripe, juicy melon and it’s absolute perfection paired with citrus.

Got melon? Here's a fun way to use it: in watermelon salsa! Throw cubes of this juicy summer fruit together with lime, jalapeño, and cilantro, and it's an unexpected spin on the classic Mexican dip. Spoon in mouthfuls with tortilla chips, or it's great for serving with grilled fish, chicken or tacos. It's perfect for parties, and this bowl always disappears very quickly!

This watermelon margarita recipe makes one bright pink, tangy, sweet, and salty cocktail. Basically, it's the perfect drink! It's zesty from the lime and has just the right amount of sweetness from the watermelon (there's no added sugar!). Instead of salting the rim, the drink itself is salted. This gives it a complexity in flavor that makes you want to keep drinking it: so beware!

Pairing watermelon with tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots and hot sauce might sound a bit unexpected, but it’s seriously good. This watermelon gazpacho recipe is as refreshing as that first splash into the pool on a 100 degree summer day! This chilled Spanish soup is just the right way to use watermelon. The savory ingredients are just the right balance for the sweet, and the hint of spice adds complexity without too much heat.

Here’s an icy treat that’s absolutely ideal for summer. Who needs ice cream when you can have a Watermelon Slushie? Blend ripe melon, lime and a little sweetener and you’ve got one deliciously refreshing sweet puree to sip. It’s a hit with adults and kids alike!

Here’s one of the best ways to use a summer melon: watermelon basil salad! The classic combination of sweet melon and salty cheese is made even more perfect with basil. It gives a fresh, herbaceous finish that makes each bite positively irresistible! This summer salad is ideal for entertaining and we love having it on the table at parties or for a carefree evening al fresco. 

Here’s a watermelon recipe that’s so simple and so utterly delicious, it’s jumped to the top of our favorites. Try this Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie! It’s sweet and delicious, with just the right juicy flavor with no added sweetener. It’s a great snack or even works as a healthy dessert after a summer meal: it’s just that good!

Here’s a deliciously refreshing summer recipe that you need…stat. It’s a bit of a crazy idea, but stick with us here: Watermelon Tequila Skewers! Yes, you’ll most often see watermelon and tequila paired in a cocktail (and who could turn down a watermelon margarita?). But sprinkle some over watermelon cubes and it’s absolute genius! Make them with just lime and mint as a non-alcoholic option, or split the batch and serve half sans tequila for the kiddos.

Here’s a watermelon drink idea that’s the definition of refreshing: the Watermelon Smash! This fruity spin on the classic Whiskey Smash is delicately sweet, the best combination of pure melon with fresh mint. Pairing vodka and rum adds intrigue in flavor.

This dip is 3 ingredients, takes 2 minutes, and tastes like a dream. That’s right: no need to buy store-bought dip, which is often overly sweet or artificial tasting. This one tastes beautifully natural, simply sweet, and a base of Greek yogurt keeps it healthy and natural. It's perfect with watermelon and other fruits!

What’s better for a hot summer afternoon than a cool glass sangria? Here’s a perfect fruity flavor for summer: watermelon sangria! While this flavor is not a traditional Spanish spin, it’s a deliciously sweet way to enjoy this summer fruit. This recipe made in the style of a traditional sangria: just sweet enough, with white wine, brandy, and of course: lots of watermelon!

Here’s a watermelon recipe that’s so refreshing, it immediately jumped to the top of our summer drinks list. Try this Watermelon Water! It’s similar to a Mexican agua fresca: fruit blended with water and a hint of sweetness. The moment you take an icy sip, you’ll be amazed! The beautiful nuanced sweetness of watermelon, lime juice and water makes absolute magic. 

Nothing says summer more than watermelon pickles! These delicious zingy orbs are bright and beautiful, a rainbow of red flesh fading into the yellowed rind. Take one bite and the tangy flavor with a hint of clove and coriander will have you immediately reaching for another.

The minty Mojito is ideal for the season, with its bubbly, refreshing flavor. In fact, it’s one of the greatest cocktails of all time, in our opinion! So why not try a fruity watermelon spin? Add juicy watermelon to the mix and the delicately sweet flavor is simply outstanding.

This 3-ingredient watermelon smoothie is juicy and lightly sweet! It's made using that tasty melon, along with with frozen strawberries and banana to make just the right texture. Watermelon is full of vitamins and nutrients, and its naturally sweet flavor adds a delicious, almost tropical flair to a smoothie.

Here’s a summer drink that’s full of big fruity flavor: the Watermelon Martini! This vodka martini is all about the watermelon, with a pure, refreshing flavor. It’s just sweet enough to let the fruit shine through, and it goes down pretty easy. Add that watermelon wedge garnish and it’s a great signature drink for a dinner party, or ideal for sipping by the pool. 

Here's how to make watermelon juice! If you've got half of a watermelon to use up and not sure what to do (aside from thick slices!), this is a perfect use. You can get all the vitamins from this juicy fruit in liquid form! Simply blend up cubed watermelon and enjoy! Or try this variation with cucumber: Watermelon Cucumber Juice.

Last up in our watermelon recipes: this watermelon cocktail with gin recipe! This gin cocktail tastes botanical from the gin and tangy from lemon. It’s seriously refreshing, and that little watermelon wedge garnish? Perfect for entertaining or casual drinks on the patio!