Summer Recipes With Watermelon
Liven up your next backyard BBQ party by trying one of these yummy summer recipes with watermelon! This roundup is packed with watermelon salads, fruity desserts, refreshing drinks, and easy seasonal favorites. For more posts like this, see my Summer page.
There’s just something about watermelon that instantly feels like summer. The minute those giant watermelons start showing up at the grocery store, I’m ready for backyard cookouts, pool days, and all the fresh fruity recipes. And honestly, I could eat summer watermelon every single day once the weather gets hot.
What I love most about watermelon recipes is how light, refreshing, and simple they are to throw together. They instantly make meals and gatherings feel bright and fun without a ton of effort.
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Summer Recipes With Watermelon
This roundup is packed with refreshing and creative recipes that go way beyond just slicing watermelon into wedges. You’ll find everything from a fresh watermelon salad recipe for cookouts and lunches to fun frozen treats, fruity desserts, and refreshing watermelon cocktails perfect for warm evenings outside.
There are savory combinations like watermelon salad with feta cheese, which sounds fancy but is surprisingly easy and so good during the summer months.
These would all be great for a patriotic party or a day at the beach! Maybe try a refreshing watermelon cocktail. They are the perfect way to end a hot summer day.
Sandia Loca {Crazy Watermelon}
The Sandia Loca recipe is a watermelon half stuffed w/ fresh fruits, Mexican candy, & drenched in Mexican flavors!
Make a Patriotic Watermelon Layer Cake
Wow your neighbors this summer with this stunning watermelon layer cake with blueberries and a fun DIY sparkler cake topper! Cake made with real watermelon!
Watermelon Sparklers
These watermelon sparklers are a fun, healthy fruit snack made with fresh watermelon, blueberries, and creamy Greek yogurt.
Summer in a glass: cod ceviche with watermelon, lemon, avocado and mint
Summer appetizer: ceviche from cod (or other wild caught, white fish) 'cooked' in lime with chili flakes. With watermelon, avocado and mint.
Watermelon pizza
I know our Watermelon pizza will be your favorite fruit pizza to make this summer! Topped with Greek yogurt and bright colored fruits the kid
Grilled Peach and Watermelon Kabobs with Ice Cream
These Grilled Peach and Watermelon Kabobs with Ice Cream are a simple and delicious way to celebrate some of the best flavors of summer.
Sriracha Shrimp Tacos
Sriracha Shrimp Tacos are spicy shrimp tacos with honey and watermelon salsa. Make them as a healthy summer dinner to keep you cool.
Fresh Watermelon Salsa with Cucumbers and Peppers
Watermelon Salsa with Cucumbers and Peppers perfect dip with chips or as a side salad for a summer party. This is a yummy vegan and vegetarian side dish.
Berry Watermelon Salad with Lime and Mint
This Berry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Dressing and Mint is fresh summer flavor all in one fruit salad bowl.
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
This Watermelon Cucumber Salad is perfect for summer with juicy watermelon, refreshing cucumber, and tangy feta cheese and a simple dressing.
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Watermelon and Feta Salad is one incredible recipe. You have the crisp refreshing watermelon paired with onion, pumpkin seeds, fresh avocado, feta cheese and more. A sweet and salty watermelon recipe you will impress guests
Healthy Watermelon Fries
TikTok Watermelon Fries are the ultimate healthy summer snack! Try them with our sweet and tangy strawberry yogurt dip!
Grilled Watermelon
Grilled watermelon is a quick and easy summer side, brushed with balsamic for a sweet, smoky, and savory twist!
Blender Watermelon Frozen Yogurt
Introducing - Blender Watermelon Frozen Yogurt, your new favorite refreshing summer treat. This frozen yogurt is high in protein with no added sugar. For
Fresh Watermelon Popsicles Recipe
For an easy summer dessert, try these 3-ingredient watermelon popsicles. An icy treat on hot days that's simple and refreshing. Fresh fruit ice pops are the best!
Salted Watermelon Margarita Popsicles
Watermelon Margarita Popsicles are a delicious adults-only way to beat the heat! Boozy popsicles are a fun way to serve favourite cocktails.
Watermelon Slushie
This refreshing Watermelon Slushie is the perfect way to cool down! Made with juicy watermelon, strawberries fresh lime juice, and honey!
Watermelon Mint Mojito Mocktail (Naturally Sweetened & Hydrating)
This fresh watermelon mint mojito mocktail is naturally sweetened with real fruit, super hydrating, and ready in minutes. The perfect non-alcoholic summer drink for hot days, parties, or whenever you want something special without the alcohol.
Watermelon Thyme Lemonade
Watermelon Thyme Lemonade recipe is a refreshing way to enjoy a herb lemonade made with fresh fruit during the summer perfect for a backyard barbecue.
Watermelon Lime Spritzer – Summer Drink Recipe
An easy, refreshing Watermelon Lime Spritzer drink to help beat the summer heat. Simple ingredients you can put together in minutes to create a delicious Summer drink recipe.
Watermelon Sangria
This watermelon sangria and infused pizza are THE two hot summer items for your adults-only party. Patriotic red white and blue fruit make it perfect for the 4th of July celebration and any other flag-waving occasion.
La Sandia Watermelon Margarita Recipe Easy
I have found my favorite summer cocktail! We can't get enough of this super juicy La Sandia or Watermelon Margarita recipe easy to make. Blue Plate Taco Copycat!
I hope this post has inspired you to make a yummy watermelon party food treat! Make sure you pin it so you don’t lose the recipes! Enjoy!
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