Skip to content

Top Navigation

Health.com Health.com
  • Health Conditions A-Z
  • News
  • Coronavirus
  • Diet & Nutrition
  • Fitness
  • Beauty
  • Mind & Body
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Newsletter
  • Promo

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences this link opens in a new tab
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Help
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
Login
Subscribe
Pin FB

Explore Health.com

Health.com Health.com
  • Explore

    Explore

    • Is Your Doctor Gaslighting You? Here's What to Do

      How to handle a physician who doubts or dismisses your symptoms. Read More Next
    • 9 Signs It's More Serious Than the Common Cold

      Doctors explain how to tell if you have a head cold or something more serious that requires medical attention, such as the flu, strep throat, meningitis, or mono. Read More Next
    • How Your Period Changes During Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

      From easier cramps to a heavier flow, here's a guide on what to expect decade by decade. Read More Next
  • Health Conditions A-Z

    Health Conditions A-Z

    See all Health Conditions A-Z

    12 Anxiety Symptoms That Might Point to a Disorder

    The symptoms of anxiety can be hard to detect. Here are the ones you need to pay attention to, and how to know if you may have an anxiety disorder.
    • Allergies
    • Anxiety
    • Birth Control
    • Breast Cancer
    • Coronavirus
    • Chronic Pain
    • Cold, Flu, and Sinus
    • Depression
    • Digestive Health
    • Diabetes (Type 2)
    • Eczema
    • Eye Health
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Heart Disease
    • Headaches and Migraines
    • Oral Health
    • Pregnancy
    • Psoriasis
    • Sexual Health
    • Skin Conditions
    • Sleep
    • Thyroid
  • News

    News

    See all News

    Shannen Doherty Reveals Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis—Here's What It Means

    "I'm petrified," the actress said when she shared the news that her breast cancer came back. Here's why a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis can be so frightening.
    • Celebrities
  • Coronavirus
  • Diet & Nutrition

    Diet & Nutrition

    The Best (and Worst) Diets of 2020, According to Experts

    FYI: The keto diet isĀ not number one.
    • Food
    • Nutrition
    • Vitamins and Supplements
    • Groceries
    • Restaurants
    • Diets
    • Keto Diet
    • Mediterranean Diet
    • Whole30
    • Recipes
  • Fitness

    Fitness

    See all Fitness

    10 Moves for a Cardio Workout at Home—No Equipment Required

    Stay in your living room and still spike your heart rate.
    • Cardio Workouts
    • Strength Training
    • Yoga
    • Ab Workouts
    • Arm Workouts
    • Leg Workouts
    • Butt Workouts
    • Fitness Gear
  • Beauty

    Beauty

    See all Beauty

    These 13 Women Prove Every Body Is a Bikini Body

    We're loving their inspirational, body-positive messages.
    • Skincare
    • Makeup
    • Hair
    • Nails
  • Mind & Body

    Mind & Body

    See all Mind & Body

    Why Do People Lie? We Asked an Expert

    Here's the truth about lying.
    • Body Positivity
    • Self-Care
    • Misdiagnosed
    • Invisible Illness
    • LGBTQ+ Health
    • Health Diversity and Inclusion
    • Resolution Reboot
  • Lifestyle

    Lifestyle

    20 Things You Should Throw Away for Better Health

    Clean out expired products and clutter to make way for a healthier you.
    • Healthy Home
    • Pets
    • Family
    • Relationships
    • Style
    • Holidays
    • Sex
    • Gifts
    • Money
    • Tech
    • Medicare
    • Best Life Now
  • Weight Loss
  • Newsletter
  • Promo

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences this link opens in a new tab
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Help
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow us

  1. Home Chevron Right
  2. Food Chevron Right
  3. The Best Watermelon Recipes to Try This Summer

The Best Watermelon Recipes to Try This Summer

By Kathleen Felton
Updated January 16, 2021
Skip gallery slides
Save Pin
Credit: Greg DuPree
Watermelon is the perfect summer snack, but there is more to this fruit than meets the eye. It is packed with nutrients and can yield some serious health benefits. Find out more about the nutritional hero of summer: watermelon.
Start Slideshow

1 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Watermelon 'Pizza' with Mascarpone Cream

Credit: Greg DuPree
Try this recipe

This fun take on pizza makes for super refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients: seedless watermelon, Campari, Greek yogurt, mascarpone cheese, honey, kosher salt, cherries, sliced almonds, mint leaves, orange zest

Calories: 213

1 of 14

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Watermelon 'Poke' Bowl

Credit: Greg DuPree
Try this recipe

This poke bowl offers all the classic Asian flavors you'd expect, but with bursts of juicy watermelon in place of fish.

Ingredients: edamame, brown rice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, granulated sugar, seedless watermelon, cucumber, carrots, avocado, pickled ginger, sesame seeds

Calories: 438

2 of 14

3 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Watermelon, Radish & Fennel Salad

Credit: Greg DuPree
try this recipe

Pair this bright-tasting salad with any grilled to give your summer barbecue a refreshing twist.

Ingredients: apple cider vinegar, whole-grain mustard, honey, shallot, kosher salt, black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, fennel, watermelon radishes, seedless watermelon

Calories: 137

3 of 14

Advertisement

4 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Watermelon and Scallop Ceviche

Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Mindi Shaprio
Try this recipe

This refreshing, low-calorie summer recipe will be your new favorite way to enjoy seafood. If you can't find bay scallops, which are small, buy a pound of sea scallops and cut them into quarters.

Ingredients: Navel oranges, bay scallops, limes, watermelon, fennel, jalapeno, raw honey, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh mint leaves

Calories: 152

4 of 14

5 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Watermelon, Cucumber, and Burrata Salad

Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Mindi Shaprio
Try this recipe

Watermelon is nearly 92 percent water (hence its name), so it's great for hydrating in hot summer weather. Serve this yummy recipe at a summer get-together—the sweet fruit, slightly-salty burrata, and crunchy cucumbers make an incredibly addictive dish that your guests will love.

Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shallot, English cucumber, watermelon cubes, burrata cheese, sliced almonds

Calories: 267

5 of 14

6 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Sriracha-Lime Grilled Watermelon

Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Mindi Shaprio
Try this recipe

No time to hit the grill? You can forgo the grilling and just sprinkle the seasonings on raw watermelon for an equally-delicious dish. This recipe also works well with jicama.

Ingredients: Watermelon, extra-virgin olive oil, sriracha, kosher salt, coconut sugar, lime zest, lime wedges

Calories: 45

6 of 14

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Watermelon, Tequila, and Lime Granita

Credit: Victor Prado
Try this recipe

Cocktail in a bowl, anyone? This low-calorie watermelon dessert is the perfect (boozy!) treat for a hot summer day.

Ingredients: Cubed watermelon, lime zest, fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, light agave nectar, lime wedges (optional)

Calories: 143

7 of 14

8 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Chilled Watermelon Soup

Credit: Istockphoto
Try this recipe

Break out of your gazpacho rut with this tasty recipe for chilled watermelon soup. Pair with a side salad or grilled chicken for a cool, refreshing summer meal.

Ingredients: Cucumber, fresh mint, cubed watermelon, sugar, dry white wine, fresh lime juice, salt, Tabasco sauce (optional)

Calories: 240

8 of 14

9 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Strawberry-Watermelon Floats

Credit: Levi Brown
Try this recipe

Got a sweet tooth? These strawberry and watermelon floats will satisfy your dessert cravings while also tantalizing the palate, thanks to a hit of cayenne pepper.

Ingredients: Watermelon cubes, chopped strawberries, balsamic vinegar, cayenne pepper, lime or lemon sorbet, chilled club soda or seltzer

Calories: 161

9 of 14

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Watermelon, Feta, and Grilled Shrimp Salad

Try this recipe

This summer salad is both refreshing (thanks to juicy watermelon wedges) and satisfying (grilled shrimp packs a serious protein punch).

Ingredients: Large shrimp, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, red onion, fresh mint, arugula, seedless watermelon wedges, crumbled feta cheese

Calories: 273

10 of 14

11 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Sesame-Chile Chicken With Gingered Watermelon Salsa

Credit: Randy Mayor
Try this recipe

Watermelon may be ideal in cocktails and salads, but this chicken recipe with watermelon-and-pepper salsa elevates the summer fruit to main-dish status.

Ingredients: Low-sodium soy sauce, chili sauce, dark sesame oil, boneless chicken breasts, diced watermelon, diced yellow bell pepper, green onions, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, mirin, fresh lime juice, salt, cooking spray, cilantro sprigs (optional), lime wedges (optional)

Calories: 247

11 of 14

12 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Grilled Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad

Watermelon is the celebrity of all summer fruits—not only is it delicious, but it’s super hydrating and packed with vitamins A and C. In short, it’s a cookout must-have. This recipe combines grilled watermelon, mint and feta for a tangy salad that will have your guests coming back for more. Watch the video to learn how to make it.

12 of 14

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Watermelon Slushie

Credit: Jennifer Causey
Try this recipe

You’ll be the star of the BBQ with this super-hydrating watermelon cocktail. Jalapeño gives it an unexpected kick.

Ingredients: Frozen seedless watermelon cubes, fresh lime juice, honey, jalapeño, silver tequila (optional), mint sprigs and watermelon wedge for garnish

Calories: 126

13 of 14

14 of 14

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Pressed Watermelon with Basil Water

Credit: Jerry Errico
Try this recipe

Quench your thirst with a glass of refreshing pressed watermelon juice. This summery drink is unbelievably delicious on its own or paired with grilled dishes.

Ingredients: Red or yellow seedless watermelon chunks, basil leaves, sea salt, white wine vinegar, chilled water

Calories: 46

From Cool Waters by Brian Preston-Campbell

14 of 14

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Kathleen Felton

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook
Trending Videos
Advertisement
Skip slide summaries

Everything in This Slideshow

Advertisement

View All

1 of 14 Watermelon 'Pizza' with Mascarpone Cream
2 of 14 Watermelon 'Poke' Bowl
3 of 14 Watermelon, Radish & Fennel Salad
4 of 14 Watermelon and Scallop Ceviche
5 of 14 Watermelon, Cucumber, and Burrata Salad
6 of 14 Sriracha-Lime Grilled Watermelon
7 of 14 Watermelon, Tequila, and Lime Granita
8 of 14 Chilled Watermelon Soup
9 of 14 Strawberry-Watermelon Floats
10 of 14 Watermelon, Feta, and Grilled Shrimp Salad
11 of 14 Sesame-Chile Chicken With Gingered Watermelon Salsa
12 of 14 Grilled Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad
13 of 14 Watermelon Slushie
14 of 14 Pressed Watermelon with Basil Water

Share options

Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Login

Health.com

Magazines & More

Learn More

  • About Us
  • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact us
  • Advertise this link opens in a new tab
  • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
  • Sitemap

Connect

Follow Us
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Other Meredith Sites

Other Meredith Sites

  • 4 Your Health this link opens in a new tab
  • Allrecipes this link opens in a new tab
  • All People Quilt this link opens in a new tab
  • Better Homes & Gardens this link opens in a new tab
  • Bizrate Insights this link opens in a new tab
  • Bizrate Surveys this link opens in a new tab
  • Cooking Light this link opens in a new tab
  • Daily Paws this link opens in a new tab
  • EatingWell this link opens in a new tab
  • Eat This, Not That this link opens in a new tab
  • Entertainment Weekly this link opens in a new tab
  • Food & Wine this link opens in a new tab
  • Hello Giggles this link opens in a new tab
  • Instyle this link opens in a new tab
  • Martha Stewart this link opens in a new tab
  • Midwest Living this link opens in a new tab
  • More this link opens in a new tab
  • MyRecipes this link opens in a new tab
  • MyWedding this link opens in a new tab
  • My Food and Family this link opens in a new tab
  • MyLife this link opens in a new tab
  • Parenting this link opens in a new tab
  • Parents this link opens in a new tab
  • People this link opens in a new tab
  • People en EspaƱol this link opens in a new tab
  • Rachael Ray Magazine this link opens in a new tab
  • Real Simple this link opens in a new tab
  • Ser Padres this link opens in a new tab
  • Shape this link opens in a new tab
  • Siempre Mujer this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living this link opens in a new tab
  • SwearBy this link opens in a new tab
  • Travel & Leisure this link opens in a new tab
Health.com is part of the Meredith Health Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved. The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments. All products and services featured are selected by our editors. Health.com may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
© Copyright . All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.health.com

View image

The Best Watermelon Recipes to Try This Summer
this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.