One in a melon: 9 creative ways to use watermelon

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Summertime calls for refreshing treats that beat the heat and delight the taste buds. And what better way to savor the season than with juicy, vibrant watermelons? From classic combinations to unexpected pairings, this versatile fruit takes center stage in these delicious recipes that are bound to make your summer sweeter.

Watermelon Vodka cocktail with a lime wedge in a glass.
Vodka Watermelon Cocktail. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Watermelon Blue Cheese Salad

Two green salads with watermelon with forks on blue napkins.
Watermelon Blue Cheese Salad. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Fresh watermelon isn’t just for dessert! Try it on this refreshing and flavorful salad with radishes and blue cheese. Substitute goat cheese or feta if blue cheese isn’t your thing.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Blue Cheese Salad

Watermelon Mimosa

two watermelon mimosas on black coasters
Watermelon Mimosas. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Beat the summer heat with a refreshing Watermelon Mimosa, blending the sweetness of juicy watermelon with bubbly champagne, resulting in a vibrant and thirst-quenching drink.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Mimosa

Grilled Watermelon Spicy Margarita

Overhead shot of platter of grilled watermelon with cocktails in soft focus.
Grilled Watermelon Spicy Margarita. Photo credit: PasstheSushi.com.

Sip on this Grilled Watermelon Margarita with Smoked Serrano Infused Tequila, a sweet smoky cocktail balancing adult flavors perfect for summer nights.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Watermelon Spicy Margarita

Watermelon Bacon Salad

Watermelon bacon salad garnished with basil leaves on a white plate.
Watermelon Bacon Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Watermelon Bacon Salad is a refreshing, summery dish with a fun salty, crunchy kick. It’d make a great addition to your summer party.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Bacon Salad

Vodka Watermelon Cocktail

Watermelon Vodka cocktail with a lime wedge in a glass.
Vodka Watermelon Cocktail. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Say hello to your new favorite summer sipper: the Vodka Watermelon Cocktail! Its cool watermelon flavor mixed with a vodka punch is exactly what you need for those hot summer nights. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this cocktail will have you feeling like you’re on vacation with every sip.
Get the Recipe: Vodka Watermelon Cocktail

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Low angle shot of a bowl of watermelon salad with kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Watermelon and Feta Salad. Photo Credit AllWays Delicious.

Watermelon Feta Salad with Kalamata Olives is a refreshing summer side dish. With only five ingredients, it is quick and easy to make and so refreshing!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon and Feta Salad

Watermelon Lime Slushie

Watermelon slushies in a glass with mint garnish.
Watermelon Lime Slushie. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Watermelon Lime Slushie is an extremely refreshing drink with watermelon, lime, strawberries and coconut water. Summer in a cup.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Lime Slushie

Kale Watermelon Smoothie

Two mason jar mugs with watermelon kale smoothie with a watermelon in the background.
Kale Watermelon Smoothie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Go green with a twist in the Kale Watermelon Smoothie! The sweet, juicy watermelon works wonders in masking the kale’s bitterness, resulting in a pleasantly refreshing and highly nutritious smoothie that’s a real game changer.
Get the Recipe: Kale Watermelon Smoothie

Watermelon Feta Fried Scallop Salad

Watermelon feta salad with fried bay scallops in a metal bowl.
Watermelon Feta Salad with Fried Scallops. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This watermelon feta salad is served with crunchy cornmeal fried bay scallops and topped with a balsamic drizzle.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Feta Fried Scallop Salad

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