Watermelon Recipes
Watermelon is more versatile than you may give it credit for! Try one of more than 190 refreshing recipes, from watermelon salads and salsas to cocktails and other drinks, plus watermelon desserts.
![Watermelon-Serrano Salsa garnished with fresh cilantro.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/fpDyqsMnLHtUjwqsOsoruAWAWF4=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2003x1473:2005x1475)/8601115-Watermelon-Serrano-Salsa_3836-1-4x3-32c1f80765954a3384185d607d447692.jpg)
Watermelon-Serrano Salsa
![White bowl with blue crackle glaze filled with watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, and mint on white napkin](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rlipZ-JemIfXfG4iW7o1pwRMYOA=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/7511300_Watermelon-Feta-and-Mint-Salad_lutzflcat_4x3-87be33496aff40b9b80d5134defe08f8.jpg)
Celebrate Summer with Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad
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Watermelon Cucumber Salad
![Watermelon Feta Salad](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/JYhzRY1550L7y0ztMSvc74EROZE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/watermelon-feta-salad-france-c-1x1-1-2000-26119159a1784e7faa4adff62c6a5450.jpg)
Watermelon Salad with Feta
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/BBsHU_Aq-bnVlHPS7KyB3ALFQgQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/5419179-1c0c2dc86b14418b81e1e8db2206bcfa.jpg)
Spicy Watermelon Margarita
![Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho with a Cool Cucumber Swirl](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ylsl5p1FBZxL_iTIGYXg9D71CFE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(399x0:401x2)/1Watermelon-Tomato-Gazpacho-with-a-Cool-Cucumber-Swirl-2c515e72a1434dbdaba36774cb98afec.jpg)
Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho with a Cool Cucumber Swirl
![Watermelon Agua Fresca](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/lbCUU97sLuNT-t_1yGpMqj7Ohqo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/214367-Watermelon-Agua-Fresca-Sherbear-1_5525363_original-1x1-1-789796e102bc4b96b2b7a14d8753724b.jpg)
Watermelon Agua Fresca
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/4hLOaylSZHrjpE5OG_7blQsttFY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/662782-fe69130314344abd8f34657d635b791b.jpg)
Watermelon Martini
![Freshly cut watermelon slices](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/WWQ0vHfbmP3bqoXhApdc-l5IjIo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/GettyImages-844484422-2000-56019bf4a8524eb3981c134af9a768cb.jpg)
Can You Eat Watermelon Seeds?
![pink lemonade in a glass with a lemon slice garnish, with a glass pitcher of watermelon lemonade in the background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/NO0dlZ8tAIlkzqQv-3r3K8FzCaU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/6732788-63505c0061074373ae014cf939459e9c.jpg)
Watermelon Lemonade
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/tmdYajkCWSDjWXlDRWOsACw44P4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/8786592-f7e0f2c1d3e949f88939df39df348a41.jpg)
Watermelon Rind Preserves
![thinly sliced watermelon carpaccio on white plate with feta, pepitas, and basil](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/CO6rr0hD0SI-RluU7osO_4olSJk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/8699658_Watermleon-Carpaccio_Shelia-Johnson_4x3-b78ac68b34ee4a30b663bab594551458.jpg)
Watermelon Carpaccio
![Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/CAtaWZbMpl1gHpyNZk0lSudtfiA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(324x0:326x2)/5305297-02878d7e39dd4b42acc3530a46b209d8.jpg)
17 Refreshing Watermelon Drinks to Quench Your Thirst All Summer
![overhead view of watermelon pizza](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/5TXtPpCYbvlPXQXtKjf1zWd7FmA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/8678147_Grilled-Watermelon-Feta-Pizza_Dotdash-Meredith-Food-Studios_4x3.2-f12af3788e7744b28f5004dba0e506d6.jpg)
Grilled Watermelon Feta Pizza
![watermelon squares topped with red onion, feta, and mint](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/3rSTBdzMGtuolRdaiSYZyF4yGzs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/7642277_WatermelonfetaSaladBitesNicole4x3-dc04b3d1a24146d693852145a496a954.jpg)
Watermelon Feta Salad Bites
![watermelon "tuna" poke bowls on a marble countertop.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/QtEzzy1-ifmPf6BnxU7-xrPwopk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2040x1683:2042x1685)/7568001-watermelon-poke-GOLDMAN-4x3-5732-08324c8fc55a454ab2d669165f4b477b.jpg)
Watermelon “Tuna” Poke Bowl
![triangular slices of watermelon with grill marks on white square plate on wooden table with summery towel and grilled vegetables in background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/bHp-hupny7It6QufVaeUX4CUNOM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/7499441_Grilled-Watermelon_SoupLovingNicole_4x3-321a3991a3c0485595a86e6bbec28a85.jpg)
Grilled Watermelon
![clear glass pitcher with red-orange watermelon vinaigrette and salad in background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/-70lk03ztNpPhPxxgZx1ncBJPiE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/7482627_Watermelon-Vinaigrette_Bibi_4x3-7652a2900af84b4387cbeb267a543a78.jpg)
Watermelon Vinaigrette
![Watermelon Delight](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/P_nlMqsC7QISM7SBFD2XVTiFsqk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/2291636-7166c496a74e45c6b3cbbc9c9f2152ab.jpg)
15 Heroic Saves for a Mealy, Overripe Watermelon
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Watermelon Popsicles
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/iiS7nQC-AyszxMCqeyc4jdAg39k=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2063x0:2065x2)/4546602-718ce795ef934433a5f111b755905d61.jpg)
Tomato Watermelon Salad
![watermelon slices on a marble background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/W9ifCqF-vFrB2lgb6J3tO43Ukz8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/ALL_RECIPES_4100-2000-6821fb697563441db83d2e31d4dec22f.jpg)
The Real Reason People Love to Put Salt on Watermelon
![Watermelon Cut Into Sticks](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/QVR-T5iQ5pHaABYpjzhaxaL3PVo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(324x0:326x2)/10229770120Watermelon20Cut20Into20Sticks20Photo20by20Meredith20resized-547ad5719ffa43d799b00799ab5e6d08.jpg)
How to Cut a Watermelon in 10 Ways
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Watermelon Sangria
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/BZuFPc20cPzwtS1A6jdQiN98Gjk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/687260-4d95ba38deaa4581b073d186f2fd4be6.jpg)
Watermelon Milkshake
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/y2onaBaPa3HEHRh7G6nuAjEAaxo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1264832-a17068dcae944e46998e9354d21387a8.jpg)
Watermelon Sorbet
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/lHqJ-QCUdC9GkQje-3JWlrJAiUw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(124x0:126x2)/851146-2d308b2775c14fe89632717cdf5b4f2a.jpg)
Watermelon Vodka Slush
![Watermelon salad with feta cheese, onions, and cilantro in a pink dish.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/H4lkuHEl3zUfKl_aTFI02ERwtpE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/ALR-111853-refreshing-watermelon-salad-VAT-4x3-A-57a44736879249f9a7eecae90fff4160.jpg)
Watermelon Salad
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/VJFdGjIwB-2d6QfW_X35-BPcEo0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/3730421-8e9a007e2efb4548a011d4d5400e0eb6.jpg)
Watermelon Basil Salad
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/nrKbFn0WHcbqyJHLWrO-T7f2xqo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/2367355-d2e13329525b4dd798711a7e2a2ed64f.jpg)
Spicy Watermelon
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/yvBpw7-zvcp_S9dfdRaIK2waPlI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1112242-c2b96926ee984d95b7735c523de2903a.jpg)
Watermelon Sherbet
![balls of watermelon, folded basil leaves, and bocconcini on toothpicks, sprinkled with coarse salt and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ePQtESBjiYHWCXhL2QzvGGjaIO8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1661x1234:1663x1236)/5472582_WatermelonCapreseAppetizer4x3-2dc7230c960e42478753d43103e4add9.jpg)
Watermelon Caprese Appetizer
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/h-xPR-VuO0ULS7lja0Ncn6rg-ms=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/869962-71aaac6737c44265ac4885e6049701a5.jpg)
Watermelon Soup
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/NRmllCjp-Eshc7_X_Ee0PQDhc1Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/826523-0d28ff081bc545d1b7098a4ceb3a524d.jpg)
Spinach Watermelon Salad
![close up view of a Watermelon Margaritas garnished with a lime wedge and salt on the rim of the glass](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/7j-j3TacDnjo1m5_sQ_qQfh14Ak=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/5622224-jewels-watermelon-margaritas-France-C-1x1-1-19836febede04bba8be68cd0c7802d73.jpg)
Watermelon Margarita
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/35B4WzmtMV4TPSo-NYAk97HSkk4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/35684-0a210f2403b9436da483905a3e1b3ccd.jpg)
Watermelon Preserves
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/CiR_sh9vM6_tCrB1kc1rx6t2zdc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(897x0:899x2)/4527045-da962325de534ed6b02542bb4fbfbbd2.jpg)
Watermelon Feta Salad
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/LSu6GTCIbr9XK32ecTHD4mpHTow=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1228621-2ccb9fcfc4e2436696f29e2ff5414e57.jpg)
Polynesian Watermelon Drink ('Otai)
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/umFrid9_GLaTitf6bN1uZ1V6d7Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1003504-faf9fb343b2d467bb143cef9f505b671.jpg)
Summer Fruit Salad with Mint Dressing
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/fEmO2yeYpYhgDijZIItqKrNxSbg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1223x0:1225x2)/6448629-c860f205aa374a8db4d32fd7bce1255f.jpg)
100% Fruit "Cake"
![a wine glass filled with ice and watermelon water, garnished with a lime wheel, curl of lime zest, and an herb sprig](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/3XkWy6aJszVgu4dRW9YgwX6FkGQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(308x0:310x2)/4502583_Watermelon-Lime-Agua-Fresca-1x1-1-ddeaacfa35d44a6096c49366874b2a25.jpg)
Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/8UwtIVzfJvmZgPyu1xX2bDvYniY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/5455054-1c042d1444d94439a6239bd81349915c.jpg)
Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/9O2QKhaxwm1oq0ciL8m8N0PzUy4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/303776-9ff1f3275d774db9b6d2ebf3d690dc34.jpg)
Watermelon Fruit Bowl
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/yFYFvQ5UL8DSkqGmelNotkt8eVY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/4557106-995357ca9f934d29992b77026b518cfb.jpg)
Watermelon Refreshing Green Smoothie
![a stemmed glass holding bright pink watermelon juice garnished with a lime slice and fresh lime peel](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/tZgI796hiE9jq_p5P_UfUNdYnvw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(390x0:392x2)/7823064-3039e758f527401288673659239529dc.jpg)
Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime
![watermelon salad with red onion, feta, olives and garnished with mint sprig](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/JKJbviY7QI1pi_PNjGHgEm2TDcs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2303x0:2305x2)/74824watermelon-summer-saladlutzflcat4x3-25187f7f3e72406ebc6b87db151f1e9e.jpg)
Watermelon Summer Salad
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/CpyB0j8zxFqxaQLdzamkc9EFV_Q=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1823x0:1825x2)/5461089-a6078a87ebd74ff98eeba8acd02d8abc.jpg)
Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/uD3KRKBnxCz39YyavgVazdqpt9k=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/4487369-99ac34317610445a9637fd48d63ab150.jpg)
Watermelon Margaritas
![watermelon slushie](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Qxecnz6Z6Dl92xKRwgfVZZ9ccmQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/Watermelon-Cooler-Slushy-1x1-1-2000-1e70223759bd43dfbbc313e62ba48920.jpg)
Watermelon Slushie
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Eh8py_p-1DTuIf9BX5CUZKIBJ9Q=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(799x0:801x2)/8337902-b3b4ec4e51b84062b06c172b8ac765cc.jpg)
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/H_M8JFZjefyli0nY6sMtIZ0ouJ8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(124x0:126x2)/461817-ac6b5ab2bdd84edbb4e4445580265c20.jpg)
Watermelon Rind Candy
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/R2Gy7L1zv4tYgVfbzRAhjTZWjEw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2591x0:2593x2)/9364527-9b63c00daf6c437cbe21f57aa6d4bf34.jpg)
Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/YxLBvEetqW8_dRc7tHulHPK5DxY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2303x0:2305x2)/5500158-1c4d896279be408e899bbf4e32fb00d9.jpg)
Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/nFWykLULEvIxxr5PTR60seROtA4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/2432578-c388f4c7eb554f8ea56d8422485a4606.jpg)
Watermelon Pie
![a bowl of cubed watermelon, diced avocado, and torn baby spinach leaves](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/UCiDxcoyNyr4ZiMfDaRo5ANnjpY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(297x0:299x2)/image-23919b34b063462ab521a61b29d86b9a.jpeg)
Avocado Watermelon Salad
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ho2eqbtjMlyH1e1yBiyzrVMdXSA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1222473-b58df7ecb413492f8f478aae100501dd.jpg)
Watermelon and Blue Cheese Salad
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/QvzNBqHo728cD0EyGlFRv2Eob6g=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/665565-2a80c7d67cdb404db042e2f453113c3e.jpg)
Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa
![an iced glass of bright red watermelon drink with condensation on the glass, garnished with a lime wheel](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/6beVs2bWhzq8I_ahOWEI3B66iCI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(912x0:914x2)/agua-fresca-2000-4a133f0cd8b7452d8b3c4322c563169a.jpg)
Chef John's Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Mojito Fruit Salad
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/-kLNgn70peAXD4cmHHMjexeexfE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1132046-5ac3764ad90a4714a7b9804762bdb25f.jpg)
Watermelon Juice
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Vp5cueFvpdSKyXuwGktweMJT05Q=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1679x0:1681x2)/8015285-d8659a26c8fb45588c15e31fcd3e2f77.jpg)
Watermelon Gin and Tonic
![Slices of yellow watermelon](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/kUGwdzBVOhjz6fa-8DqW2Qdrz3M=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/IMG_0858_62f3272497a31d8cee147926ae98286354ad884a-S-2000-538c51432283424fa099167cff8ba9ac.jpg)
What Is Yellow Watermelon and What Makes It Yellow?
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Easy Watermelon Martini