11 Fresh Watermelon Recipes For Your Next Summer Cookout
Backyard BBQs just got a fresh upgrade.
If you ask me, watermelon should be the official fruit of summer. 🍉 It’s tasty, it’s refreshing, and it’s a surprisingly versatile fruit. If you’re tired of serving the same old melon slices at your al fresco parties and cookouts, try out these fresh recipe takes on the summery staple.
Here are 11 fresh watermelon recipes we’re lovin’…
1. Watermelon Agua Fresca
Photo from Dinner At The Zoo
Sit back and relax with a cold glass of this refreshing watermelon aqua fresca that makes every moment feel like you’re in the tropics. Get the recipe from Dinner At The Zoo.
2. Watermelon Sorbet
Photo from Recipe Girl
Move over, ice cream – this fresh and fruity sorbet is about to give you a run for your money. Get the recipe from Recipe Girl.
3. Chili Lime Watermelon Fries
Yes, you read that right. Watermelon fries. Take your melon game to a whole new level with a sprinkle of citrus spiced seasoning and a cool creamy dipping sauce. Get the recipe here on Hip2Save.
4. Watermelon Fruit Leather
Photo from Domestically Blissful
This summertime treat is perfect for snacking and only requires 2 ingredients. Get the recipe from Domestically Blissful.
5. Watermelon Frosé
Photo from Yummy Mummy Kitchen
As if rosé could get any better, this adult cocktail blends it with frozen watermelon cubes. This has poolside drink written all over it! Get the recipe from Yummy Mummy Kitchen.
6. Watermelon Feta Salad
Bye potatoes! Bye macaroni! It’s time for watermelon to shine in this summer side salad. Get the recipe here on Hip2Save.
7. Watermelon Brie Bites
Photo from My Suburban Kitchen
What an easy appetizer that looks so fancy! It’s part sweet, part savory, and all parts delicious. Get the recipe from My Suburban Kitchen.
8. Mango, Watermelon, and Corn Salad
Photo from The Forked Spoon
This salad is all things summer onlinebined into a single dish – and it onlinees together in a cinch! Get the recipe from The Forked Spoon.
9. Watermelon Punch
Impress your guests with this gorgeous, fresh punch bowl and punch recipe! This party-ready drink can also be served with rum or white wine for an adults-only kick. Get the recipe here on Hip2Save.
10. Watermelon Pizza
Photo from Weelicious
Watermelon pizza? You better believe it! Each slice is fruit-filled making your second helping feel a lot less guilty. Get this recipe from Weelicious.
11. Watermelon Cake
Photo from Creative Green Living
Have your cake and eat it, too! This gorgeous dessert looks incredibly decadent, and it’s gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Get this recipe from Creative Green Living.
Bonus: Frozen Watermelon on a Stick
This isn’t technically a recipe, but it’s a fun frozen treat! Just insert a stick into a slice of melon, pop it in the freezer, and get your snack on. Get more details here on Hip2Save.
Another Bonus: Try this watermelon cutting hack!
Photo from Best Recipe Box
This simple trick from Best Recipe Box shows how to cut half of a watermelon into a grid for easy sticks! I’ve tried this myself, and it’s a totally easy way to cut and serve melon.
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