You know summer is in full swing when watermelons being appearing in farmer’s markets and on supermarket shelves. A big slice of sweet and juicy watermelon is refreshing and fantastic in the summer. But what else can you make with watermelon? How about cupcakes, jam, granita, no-bake pie, gazpacho, salads, cocktails, and more! Slice up any extra watermelon and try any of these 10 watermelon recipes. You’ll be snacking and sipping on them all summer long.
Watermelon Summer Salad
“A light, refreshing side dish for the heat of the summer! Goes great with chicken salad croissants. I came up with this dish by combining a few different recipes. It was a hit!” – Sheri
Creamy Watermelon Pie
“I can’t remember where I got this recipe from, but it is so easy and refreshing. A great pie for the summer months.” – Karen
Watermelon Cupcakes
“I went to the farmers market a few weeks ago and bought a watermelon that weighed in excess of 40 pounds (Mega melon is what I called it). I love ice cold watermelon and wanted to mimic the taste so I scoured the net to see if I could find a recipe. I found a couple so I did a little tweaking, did my own icing and this is what I came up with. And I’m told, the cupcake tastes better on the chilly side.” – Vicki
Watermelon Jam
“This homemade watermelon jam tastes like summer in a jar.” – Ashley
Watermelon Mozzarella Salad
“Watermelon Mozzarella Salad is very easy to make, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing. It is perfect for your BBQ parties or any other summer gatherings. The original recipe uses cantaloupe, but I really did not enjoy the flavors. But when I tried it with cold watermelon, I fell in love with it. The magic is all in the zesty salad dressing! It helps to bring out the flavors of watermelon and marinate the mozzarella as well.” – Grishma
Ciao Bella Watermelon Granita
“So refreshing for the summer!” – Anna
Spicy Sriracha Grilled Chicken and Watermelon Salad
“At a family celebration recently, my brother ordered a special that came with a watermelon salad. He was seated far from me, so I didn’t get a bite, and I’ve been wondering about that salad ever since. Here’s my attempt to recreate it as a bed for my favorite fast chicken. The cool, sweet salad balances the saucy heat of the Sriracha to perfection. The simplicity of this marinade is matched only by its great taste.” – Jess
Watermelon Caprese Salad
“Watermelon Caprese Salad combines sweet watermelon with tangy balsamic. The mozzarella and salt add a nice contrast, the basil adds freshness.” – Debbie
Tropical Mist Cosmo
“This is my creation. Enjoy this lovely watermelon drink with a hint of peach. It is delicious! Cheers!” – Nor
Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho
“This is the perfect starter for a summer’s dinner or a lunch meal. It’s cool and tangy with the flavor from the grilling of the ingredients. The whole family will love it and ask for more.” – George