Watermelon Recipes
Refreshing watermelon can be enjoyed by the whole family with these watermelon recipes, including ideas for desserts, drinks, salads, salsa, gazpacho, slushies, melon balls and more.
Watermelon Grape Tarragon Salad
This is a perfect dish to bring to a summer potluck. It has a wonderful flavor with tarragon and honey. It is sure to be a winner.—Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Mandarin Watermelon Salad
Fruit tossed with feta? U-betcha, nothing betta’! Fresh mint, cilantro and parsley add the perfect pop. I’m always looking for...
Watermelon Rind Pickles
"Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste of...
Frosty Watermelon Ice
Here's a fun twist on watermelon. It's so refreshing on a summer day, and you don't have to worry about...
Watermelon Jelly
With its beautiful color and intense watermelon flavor, this jelly preserves summer to enjoy long after the cool weather arrives....
Mojito Marinated Fruit
All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll...
Summer Splash Chicken Salad
When it’s too hot to eat inside, I head out to the patio. Shred some rotisserie chicken and toss with...
Blueberry Watermelon Salsa
Shake things up this season with our Test Kitchen's fruity take on a classic treat. This salsa combines traditional corn...
Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts
These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a...
Watermelon Granita
Say a sweet ‘ciao’ to summer with this light and airy Italian treat! Serve in pretty glasses garnished with wedges...
Summer Buzz Fruit Salad
For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...
Minty Watermelon-Cucumber Salad
Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck....
Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler
My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This...
Watermelon Gazpacho
This is a delightfully simple, elegant dish. Serve as a side or with pita and hummus for a meal. It’s...
Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad
I always enjoy taking this healthy option to parties and potlucks, and people really seem to appreciate it. No oil...
Ancho Garlic Steaks with Summer Salsa
The first time I tasted this, I was amazed how well the blueberries and watermelon went with the peppery steak....
Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing
A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens....
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite....
Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs
My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few...
Melon-Berry Salad
The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for...
Watch Us Make: Watermelon & Spinach Salad
Learn how to make the ultimate summer salad, complete with seasonal fruit and veggies.