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    15 Summer Watermelon Recipes

    Published: Sep 2, 2023 Modified: Sep 2, 2023 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

    When the temperatures rise, there's nothing better than a refreshing watermelon dish to cool you off! Whether you're enjoying a thirst-quenching cocktail, a summer dessert, or a vibrant salad, there are many recipes you can make with watermelon this summer. I'm sharing a few ideas for you to add to your summer recipe bucket list! Enjoy the refreshment.

    1. Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

    Watermelon Feta and Cucumber Salad with wine
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    This Watermelon and Cucumber Salad is the perfect way to celebrate a warm and sunny summer day, especially when you pair it with a light glass of wine. This healthy salad contains watermelon, cucumber, feta, avocados, and mint. Get the Watermelon and Cucumber Salad recipe here.

    2. Easy Watermelon Salsa

    Watermelon and Jicama Salsa
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    This light and refreshing Easy Watermelon Salsa makes a great treat with tortilla chips and your favorite cold cocktails. This is a fresh take on salsa with a secret ingredient - jicama. Jicama is a root vegetable with a mild taste and a crunch that lasts even if the other ingredients get soggy. Get the Easy Watermelon Salsa recipe here.

    3. Skinny Watermelon Feta Salad

    skinny watermelon feta salad in a white bowl with wooden spoon
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    Skinny Watermelon Salad with Feta is the perfect potluck dish for summer barbecues and parties. It's bursting with refreshing, juicy watermelon, fresh lime juice, and salty feta cheese with a hint of fresh mint. Get the Skinny Watermelon Feta Salad recipe here.

    4. Watermelon Peach Smoothie

    Watermelon Peach Smoothie
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    This Watermelon Peach Smoothie will cool you down on these last hot summer days. Fresh, hydrating and satisfying. It is gluten-free, whole30, and paleo-friendly. Get the Watermelon Peach Smoothie recipe here.

    5. Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa

    Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    This Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa screams summer with its bright colors and flavors. Easy enough to make for a weeknight but perfect for company too. Get the Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa recipe here.

    6. Watermelon Margarita

    Watermelon Margaritas
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    These fresh Watermelon Margaritas are one of my favorite ways to celebrate summer. They are easy to make and taste like summer in a glass! Get the Watermelon Margarita recipe here.

    7. Watermelon and Dill Salad

    Photo Credit: J Cooking Odyssey.

    This Watermelon and Dill Salad is vegan and totally on-trend – perfect for al-fresco dining as we move into spring and summer. It is a beautifully refreshing and summery starter or side that is so light. Get the Watermelon and Dill Salad recipe here.

    8. Watermelon Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    Bright green vanilla cupcakes are topped with a Kool-Aid-infused watermelon frosting and topped with mini chocolate chips. These fun Watermelon Cupcakes are perfect for summer celebrations! Get the Watermelon Cupcakes recipe here.

    9. Watermelon Margarita Popsicles

    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Watermelon Margarita Popsicles are the perfect adults-only summertime treat. A refreshingly different way to enjoy your favorite cocktail, these tropical margarita popsicles are as fun to make as they are to eat! Get the Watermelon Margarita Popsicles recipe here.

    10. Grilled Watermelon Salad

    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious.

    Sweet, colorful, and fresh Grilled Watermelon Salad with feta and blueberries is ready in under 20 minutes. It makes an easy side dish for Memorial Day celebrations, hot summer days or every day. Get the Grilled Watermelon Salad recipe here.

    11. Watermelon Mojito Salad

    Photo Credit: J Cooking Odyssey.

    Watermelon Mojito Salad is an invigorating vegan salad perfect for hot summer days. This “deconstructed” watermelon mojito has no alcohol making it great for the whole family to enjoy! And with only four ingredients, it is one of the quickest salads to prepare! Get the Watermelon Mojito Salad recipe here.

    12. Watermelon Feta Salad

    Photo Credit: Sweet + Savory.

    This refreshing watermelon feta salad is a simple, no-fuss recipe ready in less than 10 minutes! Tossed in a bright honey lemon dressing, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Get the Watermelon Feta Salad recipe here.

    13. Watermelon Sherbet

    Photo Credit: Sparkles to Sprinkles.

    Watermelon Sherbet is sweet, refreshing, and the perfect treat to enjoy on those hot summer days. You will love this sherbet because it is bursting with a watermelon flavor that you and your family will love. Get the Watermelon Sherbet recipe here.

    14. Watermelon Agua Fresca

    Photo Credit: The Foodie Physician.

    Watermelon Agua Fresca is the perfect thirst quencher to cool down with this summer! Try serving your favorite agua fresca at your next party- you can even spike it with a little vodka, rum or tequila. It’s the perfect antidote for the summer heat! Get the Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe here.

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    If you've got a cookout planned for Memorial Day, you've come to the right place. I will share the best Memorial Day BBQ Recipes so you can step up your cooking game as you officially welcome the summer season. And what better way to do that than to get the BBQ going? I've got the best recipes to make your celebration a success. Get the recipes here.

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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