21 Watermelon Recipes That Are Perfect for Hot Summer Days

We have put together a collection of watermelon recipes that are perfect for adding a fresh and juicy twist to your meals and snacks. If you love watermelon as much as we do, you’re in for a treat.

These easy-to-follow ideas bring out the best in this sweet, hydrating fruit. From refreshing drinks to delightful salads and maybe even some surprising dishes, our selection is here to inspire you with new ways to enjoy watermelon.

Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint

Watermelon Feta Salad recipe by Cheerful Cook. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Watermelon Salad is an easy and refreshing summer salad! Made with juicy watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, salty feta, and a splash of lemon.

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Watermelon And Orange Salad

This is the best Watermelon Salad. Juicy watermelon, oranges, crispy red onions, and mint combine to create a refreshing summer salad.

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Watermelon

Bacon-wrapped watermelon in an air fryer is a fun and tasty way to experiment with new flavors and serve a unique party appetizer.
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Watermelon Boba Popsicles

These boba popsicles combine refreshing watermelon with the creamy texture of coconut milk and a fun surprise of chewy tapioca pearls.

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Watermelon Cake Pops

These Watermelon Cake Pops are the perfect dessert for your summer party! They look just like mini watermelons! They are super delicious and easy to make!

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Kiwi Watermelon Popsicles

Our Kiwi Watermelon Popsicles are a healthy, homemade, warm-weather treat made with only 3 ingredients. Cool and refreshing, fresh and bright, this easy recipe makes a perfect summer cool-down treat!

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Watermelon Lemonade

This easy Watermelon Lemonade recipe takes 5 minutes to make using only pureed watermelon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and some sweetener. Simple to blend up and full of sweet and tart flavor, this refreshing summer drink is perfect for warm weather sipping.

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Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Skewers with Honey Lime Drizzle

Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Skewers with Honey Lime Drizzle are made by layering watermelon and mozzarella balls and topping with honey lime sauce.

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

This easy watermelon agua fresca is a cool and refreshing drink that’s perfect for any summer party!

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Watermelon Margarita

Our Watermelon Margarita recipe takes the classic 3-ingredient tequila cocktail and adds fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, and spicy touch of Tajin.

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Watermelon Salsa

Wowee! Watermelon Salsa! A fresh combination of sweet and spicy flavors for summer dipping. Serve it in a simple carved watermelon shell to really impress.

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Watermelon S’Mores

Add watermelon to your s’mores for an ooey, gooey, extra delicious campfire dessert. A fun twist on a classic summertime treat.

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Watermelon Pizza With Greek Yogurt-Cream Cheese Drizzle

A refreshing summer treat! Fresh watermelon pizza is topped is drizzled with a Greek yogurt-cream cheese mixture and topped with berries and granola!

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Watermelon Peach Salsa

This watermelon peach salsa is a juicy and refreshing side that can be served along with tortilla chips, chicken, fish or even eaten on its own! It’s packed full of nutrients and is the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to any dish!

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Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

This Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie is the perfect thirst quencher for summer. It’s simple to make, no banana, dairy free and vegan as well.

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Mexican Paletas Popsicles

These colorful, easy Mexican Paletas (fruity popsicles), made with four ingredients, are refreshing on hot summer days and Cinco De Mayo.

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Watermelon Fruit Bowl

This colorful and refreshing Watermelon Fruit Bowl is an easy dish that’s great for serving at summer picnics, barbecues, and parties.

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Watermelon Skewers

Take-along watermelon skewers with feta and mint pesto are an easy, healthy, and delicious appetizer or snack for your next outdoor gathering, BBQ, or picnic!

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Blueberry Watermelon Salad

Summer Fruit salads are a great way to get your dose of healthy. This blueberry watermelon salad doesn’t disappoint in that regard. Summer is definitely full of delicious fruits that can keep you refreshed.

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