Watermelons. Usually they’re eaten in large slices shaped like a smile or cubed in a fruit salad. But, this is not all this summer melon is good for. In fact, watermelon finds its place in various recipes from sandwiches to salads, beverages, or beyond. Follow along to find new ways to invent your favorite fruit into a hearty summer meal. Plus, we even point out the cutest watermelon decorations to take your outdoor feast up a notch.
Watermelon Recipes for Summer
Watermelon Salad
This recipe is as simple as chunking your watermelon and having fresh produce handy. Chef Jackie Page teaches us a bit about the Juneteenth holiday with this creation. It’s a salad full of mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, mint, lemon juice, feta cheese, olive oil, and ripe red watermelon.
Watermelon Sandwiches
Refresh your summer lunch with Watermelon Sandwiches. These little stacks combine slices of watermelon, a spread of goat cheese, savory garlic, and fresh mint all on a ciabatta roll. Try serving them along with glasses of Rosé or even a homemade lemonade.
Easy Summer Mocktail: Watermelon-Cucumber NO-jito
Don’t let the alcohol dehydrate you this summer, try a cooling mocktail instead. This Watermelon-Cucumber NO-jito is just like a mojito in every way except it uses Seedlip Garden 108 non-alcoholic spirit so you don’t get that groggy feeling. You can even leave out the spirit entirely for the kiddos when they’re hanging by the pool.
Watermelon Basil Lime Syrup
In case you want to add an earthy kick to the mocktail above or just shake up your lemonade, our Watermelon Basil Lime Syrup is an easy solution. It even stores for up to a year so that you can make it through the whole season without making another batch (unless you love it so much you use it all before the end).
Watermelon Spritz
If your plans are for a boozy summer vacation, let our Watermelon Spritz whisk you away. Layers of watermelon honey meet sparkling rosé, Singani63 fruit liqueur, and a touch of lemon juice. Plus, if you’re not a rosé fan, you can always substitute in sparkling water or soda.
Lime Posset & Watermelon Granita
While the Lime Posset in this recipe combo is a scrumptious, tangy dessert, we’re partial to the Watermelon Granita. A granita is like a shaved ice that uses sugar, water, and flavorings. Garnish it with chocolate “watermelon seeds” for the most adorable finishing touch.
Watermelon Decorations for a Cute Summer Vibe
Just in case you feel like going all-out for watermelon this year, these decorations make the perfect setting for your melon-y meal. Fill your table with plates, bowls, fruit bowls, pitchers, dinnerware, and so much more.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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