What’s more refreshing than watermelon? This hydrating summer fruit is one of the best parts of summer! Turns out, there are so many creative ways to eat this melon outside of cutting it into slices. Here are all our best watermelon recipes for using this seasonal melon in creative ways! There’s watermelon salad, featuring the unexpected but perfect pairing with salty feta cheese. Or, make it into a cooling chilled soup, salsa, or even margaritas!
And now…the best watermelon recipes!
Also try: Got leftover watermelon rind? Make Watermelon Pickles!
How to tell if a watermelon is ripe?
Here are a few tips for picking out a ripe melon for these watermelon recipes. There’s really nothing worse than an unripe, flavorless version of this fruit. Of course, shopping when watermelon is in season is important! Here’s how to get a ruby red, sweet melon:
Look for a lighter spot where the watermelon rested in the field. It’s called a field spot. If the field spot is white, it’s unripe: if the spot is yellow, it’s ripe. The melon should feel heavy. The watermelon should feel very heavy, which means there’s a lot of juice inside. This is a little subjective, so the field spot is a little easier of an indicator.
More summer recipe resources
Watermelon recipes are the best of summer eating! Here are some of our other resources for summer eating: 5 from 1 review
15 Summer Side Dishes You Need All the side dishes for your summer potlucks and cookouts! 10 Summer Salads You Need Now Summer salads from strawberry to potato to bean to cucumber to orzo. Watermelon Drink Ideas All the ideas you need for using this hydrating fruit! Summer Dinner Recipes to Eat Al Fresco What’s better than dining on the patio on a lazy summer evening? Make your menu with this resource. 12 Easy Grilled Dinner Ideas A few more grilling ideas, from burgers to shrimp tacos.
Last updated: June 2021
