There’s nothing that channels those summery vibes quite like biting into a fresh watermelon wedge (I take mine with salt) and feeling the juice stream down your sun-kissed arms. Since I’m starting to see a few really ripe ones pop up at the grocery here, I’ve been plotting all the different ways I’m planning to use them this summer — ’cause once September rolls around, they’re done. Turns out there are some brilliant ways to incorporate them into dishes both sweet and savory (salads, skewers, and sorbets – oh my!) Click through for some unexpectedly delicious watermelon recipes… though between us, really cold and straight up is hard to beat.
Kale, Avocado, & Watermelon Salad
Chili Lime Cucumber Noodles on Salted Watermelon, The First Mess
Hibiscus Watermelon Granita with Ginger & Lime, Sassy Kitchen
Honey Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salads, How Sweet Eats
Melon & Citrus Popsicles
Tomato, Avocado, & Watermelon Salad, epicurious
Watermelon, Feta, & Blackberry Skewers
Spicy Grilled Watermelon, Floating Kitchen
Watermelon Mojito
Boozy Watermelon Sorbet, Butterlust
Cucumber, Basil, & Watermelon Salad, recipe by Love & Lemons featured on FoodieCrush
Strawberry & Watermelon Cake, Trissalicious
Watermelon Gazpacho, Martha Stewart
Watermelon Coconut Aloe Juice, Will Frolic for Food
Watermelon Cobb Salad, The Delicious Life
Watermelon, Strawberry, and Tomatillo Salad, Pickled Plum
Watermelon Fruit Leather, The Kitchn
Watermelon Mango Pico de Gallo, Damn Delicious
Watermelon Lime Margaritas, Kitchen Confidential
Fresh Watermelon Cake, Veggie Belly
