Nothing screams summer like a fresh, juicy watermelon. The refreshing fruit can provide solace from the heat on a hot day — so don’t limit yourself to eating watermelon by itself or as part of a standard fruit salad!
We found 10 unique recipes incorporating the fruit to sweeten up your summer. After all, who wouldn’t want an excuse to eat watermelon with every meal?
Watermelon Pizza
This watermelon “pizza” is as delicious as it is gorgeous. It’s covered in whipped cream and an assortment of fruits, making it a great alternative to your run-of-the-mill fruit salad.
Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles
There’s no need to buy store-bought popsicles when you can make these summer treats on your own. The combo of strawberry and watermelon is sweet but still thirst-quenching! Use your Betchsicles Ice Pop Molds from the FabFitFun Summer Box to create these delish treats.
Grilled Watermelon, Feta, and Basil Salad
Salads don’t need to be made with just boring old greens. The sweet and savory combo of the watermelon and cheese work amazingly, especially when the watermelon is quickly thrown on the grill for a more unique flavor.
Watermelon Green Tea Refresher
Quench your thirst and get a caffeine fix all at the same time with this fruity iced tea drink. We’re feeling a pool day with these refreshing sips!
Watermelon Salsa
Get out the chips — you’re going to want to dig right in to this salsa made with watermelon, lime, cucumber, mango, jalapeño, and red onion. Yum!
Watermelon Bars
If you’re a fan of lemon bars, you’ll love these mini desserts, which are made with a vanilla wafer crust and a sugary watermelon filling.
Watermelon BBQ Sauce
Spice up your grilled chicken with a sweet homemade barbecue sauce. Grilling will never be quite the same with this tangy addition on the side!
Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
Bottoms up, ladies! These sweet and spicy margaritas are a special twist on a classic summer drink. Pair these tasty libations with your shrimp tacos on Taco Tuesday!
Shrimp, Watermelon, and Halloumi Kabobs
Kabobs are an easy barbecue dinner, but you can make yours extra special by using seafood, watermelon, and halloumi cheese.
Watermelon Jam
Make a PB&J sandwich with a twist — use watermelon jam instead of your standard grape jelly. It also makes a great gift, as it can easily be stored in a jar.
xx, The FabFitFun Team
