Recipes and Cooking Party Recipes Seasonal Recipes 20 Watermelon Recipes to Satisfy Your Summer Cravings By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is the digital senior food editor at Better Homes & Gardens. When she's not writing about, looking at food, or editing food content for work, she's probably eating (or exercising to keep it balanced). She can't say no to cheese, pie, whiskey, wine, kumquats, or a killer salad. Her go-to dinners are casseroles, skillet meals, or salads that let her put multiple food groups into one dish. Her food choices, and life choices for that matter, come down to variety and balance. Add butter and veggies, put in hard work at the office and travel somewhere new, work out regularly and get a massage. A registered dietitian, Sheena earned her dual B.S. degrees in dietetics and journalism from Iowa State University. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on July 11, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Carson Downing Whether it's a picnic or barbecue, watermelon is a summer staple. Everyone loves the refreshing fruit sliced, but have you tried it in your desserts, in a soup, or on a salad? Here you'll find some of our most delicious watermelon recipes in both sweet and savory form. 01 of 20 Delicious Fat-Free Watermelon Sherbet View Recipe Blaine Moats Cool down this summer with in-season watermelon sherbet. With only four ingredients, this cool watermelon treat is easy, delicious, and bursting with refreshing flavor. Even better, it's a budget-friendly option, too! 02 of 20 Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Glaze View Recipe Andy Lyons Try a spicy red pepper-watermelon glaze on your next grilled chicken recipe. Apple jelly and a hint of lime add sweet flavor to this unique summer dish. 03 of 20 Grilled Watermelon Salad View Recipe Jason Donnelly The grill comes in handy for more than burgers and hot dogs. Grilling your watermelon adds a delicious smokey flavor to this easy fruit salad recipe, while pickled radishes give it a bit of tang. You'll love the honey-lime vinaigrette recipe on its own, so save that recipe for all your favorite salads. 18 Irresistible Grilled Desserts 04 of 20 Melon and Salt View Recipe Carson Downing Just like the recipe name, all you need for a perfect healthy summer snack is those two ingredients, except we've added one more: smoked paprika. If that's not your thing, you can alternatively drizzle a bit of red or white wine into your salt before coating your watermelon cubes. 05 of 20 Mini Gyro Burgers with Watermelon-Feta Salad View Recipe Blaine Moats You probably haven't had a burger like this before. Mint, watermelon, and feta add unique flavors that complement the seasoned half-lamb-half-turkey blend. 06 of 20 Watermelon-Berry Sorbet View Recipe Andy Lyons Pair watermelon with your favorite summer berries in this easy, icy dessert. With fewer than 100 calories per serving, it's a summery treat you can feel good about serving to your family. 8 No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes That Are Unbelievably Easy to Make 07 of 20 Watermelon Margarita View Recipe Andy Lyons Add a fresh hit to fan-favorite margaritas with sweet watermelon at your next outdoor cookout. A double dose of the fruit (both juice and frozen watermelon cubes) guarantees bright summer flavor in every sip. 08 of 20 Watermelon Pickles View Recipe Andy Lyons Next time you dig into a plateful of watermelon, don't toss out your leftover rinds. When sliced and soaked in white vinegar and cinnamon, the pale green sections make a delicious snack year-round. 09 of 20 Watermelon Shrub View Recipe Jacob Fox Up your at-home drink game with a homemade watermelon drink to cool down this summer. The term "shrub" refers to two different things: a tart, fruity liquid you can sip straight up (a shrub starter) or as a cocktail made with the liquid. 10 of 20 Watermelon Soup with Fresh Mint View Recipe Andy Lyons Soup in the summertime? You bet! Try our simple two-step watermelon soup at your next family meal. This sweet time-saver can be served as an appetizer or with vanilla yogurt as a dessert. 11 of 20 Melon-Hibiscus Gelato View Recipe Andy Lyons Sweet watermelon, fragrant hibiscus, and zesty orange peel transform this light-as-air frozen treat into an even more indulgent affair. Just one scoop of the homemade gelato will have you instantly refreshed on any hot summer day. 12 of 20 Watermelon Cooler View Recipe Andy Lyons It's summertime, and nothing's more delicious than ice-cold punch poolside. Enjoy our light, minty grape cooler packed with watermelon slices and lime juice. 13 of 20 Spicy Watermelon Salad View Recipe John Kernick This watermelon recipe is practically a work of art. And because this healthy salad is flavored with olive oil, lime juice, and balsamic vinegar, it clocks in at just over 100 calories per serving. 14 of 20 Watermelon Sorbet View Recipe Blaine Moats Talk about summer in a cup! This 4-ingredient (plus water) cooling treat combines zesty lime and tart raspberries with fresh watermelon to make this easy frozen dessert recipe. 15 of 20 Watermelon-Mint Salad View Recipe Blaine Moats Make this fruity watermelon salad if you're looking for something fancy and refreshing. It only takes a few ingredients and makes the perfect treat for your summertime picnic. Plus, it gives you a new recipe to use up those mint leaves taking over your herb garden. 16 of 20 Watermelon Salad View Recipe Andy Lyons As refreshing sides go, this easy watermelon recipe hits it out of the park. Grape juice gives a hint of sweet pucker, while mint and feta add fresh, savory flavor. 17 of 20 Tomatillo-Watermelon Salad View Recipe Jason Donnelly A little salty, a little sweet, this flavor-packed fresh watermelon recipe is anything but boring. We're talking queso fresco, a hint of lime, some fresh mint, and a kick of fresh jalapeno chile pepper. 18 of 20 Watermelon-Mint Coolers View Recipe Andy Lyons Sit outside and enjoy the sun while you sip on this nonalcoholic watermelon drink. Or if it's an adults-only dinner, add 2 cups of white rum, then swap in club soda for the ginger ale. 35+ Refreshing Summer Drinks 19 of 20 Watermelon-Kiwi Pops View Recipe Karla Conrad Though it may not be a competition, prepare to have the most adorable ice pops on the block. Plus, your kids will have no idea you're basically serving them blended fruit. If you want an adult version of this pop, look no further than our boozy watermelon pop recipe. 20 of 20 Watermelon Agua Fresca View Recipe Blaine Moats This watermelon water might end up being the only drink refreshing enough to sip all summer long. If you're abstaining from alcohol, you'll definitely want to give this Mexican-inspired agua fresca recipe a try. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit