Theres nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy wedge ofperfectly ripewatermelon.
To give it a savory, smoky taste and caramelized texture, sear it on a grill.
Think: cinnamon, nutmeg, or Zaatar to kick up the taste.
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Cube up the melon and serve in saladsor enjoy on its own.
Take a look at the options below; youll be delighted by what watermelon can do.
Eat it on its own, or use it to anchor other dishes too.
Pickled Watermelon RindfromA Couple Cooks
This watermelon recipe makes the fruit a zero-waste snack.
The seasonal, tangy flavors pretty much scream summer.
Then make this no-cook pizza.
Pro-tip: keep your watermelon rinds for serving; itll make an Instagrammable treat.
You get plenty of tang from the red wine vinegar.
Scoop it all on some crispy tortilla chips to make a beautiful, hydrating app.
In a few hours, scrape it with a fork until it resembles the texture of a thick slushie.
This no-churn treat is the perfect way to use up some extra watermelon.
Watermelon IcefromTaste and Tell
This is barely a recipe, more of a genius idea.
Balsamic Watermelon Chicken SaladfromPinch of Yum
In the mood for a light but satisfying meal?
You only need three ingredients to make the magic happen: watermelon, sugar, and lime juice.
Watermelon SkewersfromGourmande In The Kitchen
This appetizer is stunning to look at and tastes delicious.
These handheld bites will have your guests running for seconds.
Scoop on some Greek yogurt for a quick,protein-packed breakfast.
Simply slice, combine, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with mint.
Watermelon and Tomato SaladfromVeganosity
This salad uses a clever shortcut to add flavor: tomatillo salsa.
Its also got delightfully crunchy jicama and a generous amount of cilantro.
