Food & DrinkRecipessummerfruit

What To Do With Watermelon: Salads, Drinks, Desserts And More

Straight-up slices can get you that watermelon sugar high you want, but here's how to get more creative this summer.
HuffPost Staff
HuffPost

First, Beyoncé got us all drinking watermelon a few summers ago. Then when things got hot in 2020, Harry Styles sent the internet searching for “what does watermelon sugar high mean?” Now, it’s your turn to give watermelon its moment in 2021.

Even if you’re a watermelon purist who believes the fruit is best in its unadulterated form, we think some of the recipes below will change your mind. There are sorbets, mojitos, salads, margaritas, gazpachos and so many ways to use watermelon that you’ll never wonder what to do with a big old melon again.

1
All The Healthy Things
Watermelon, Feta, Cucumber And Mint Salad
Get the recipe for Watermelon, Feta, Cucumber and Mint Salad from All The Healthy Things
2
Butter Be Ready
Watermelon Margaritas
Get the recipe for Watermelon Margaritas from Butter Be Ready
3
Minimalist Baker
5-Minute Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet
Get the recipe for 5-Minute Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet from Minimalist Baker
4
All The Healthy Things
Watermelon Mojito Cocktail
Get the Watermelon Mojito Cocktail recipe from All The Healthy Things
5
Love and Olive Oil
Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho With Pistachios And Basil Oil
Get the recipe for Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho with Pistachios and Basil Oil from Love and Olive Oil
6
Half Baked Harvest
Watermelon Rosemary Frozé
Get the recipe for Watermelon Rosemary Frozé from Half Baked Harvest
7
Boulder Locavore
Grilled Watermelon With Smoked Salt And Jalapeno Rings
Get the recipe for Grilled Watermelon with Smoked Salt and Jalapeno Rings from Boulder Locavore
8
How Sweet It Is
Layered Watermelon Coconut Shakes With Salty Lime Sugar
Get the recipe for Layered Watermelon Coconut Shakes with Salty Lime Sugar from How Sweet It Is
9
A Spicy Perspective
Watermelon Salad With Burrata And Yogurt Dressing
Get the recipe for Watermelon Salad with Burrata and Yogurt Dressing from A Spicy Perspective
10
Minimalist Baker
Watermelon Juice
Get the recipe for Watermelon Juice from Minimalist Baker
11
How Sweet It Is
Salted Watermelon Margarita Popsicles
Get the recipe for Salted Watermelon Margarita Popsicles from How Sweet It Is
12
Butter Be Ready
Super Easy Watermelon Slusharitas
Get the recipe for Super Easy Watermelon Slusharitas from Butter Be Ready
13
Minimalist Baker
Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie
Get the recipe for Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie from Minimalist Baker
14
How Sweet It Is
Watermelon Ginger Sparklers
Get the recipe for Watermelon Ginger Sparklers from How Sweet It Is
15
Oh Sweet Basil
Blueberry Feta Watermelon Salad
Get the recipe for Blueberry Feta Watermelon Salad from Oh Sweet Basil
16
Half Baked Harvest
Pink Watermelon Lemonade Slushies
Get the recipe for Pink Watermelon Lemonade Slushies from Half Baked Harvest
17
Half Baked Harvest
Minty Watermelon Cucumber Margaritas
Get the recipe for Minty Watermelon Cucumber Margaritas from Half Baked Harvest
18
A Beautiful Mess
Fresh Watermelon Jello
Get the recipe for Fresh Watermelon Jello from A Beautiful Mess
19
I Heart Umami
Whole30 Watermelon Peach Mocktail
Get the recipe for Whole30 Watermelon Peach Mocktail from I Heart Umami
20
Grandbaby Cakes
Watermelon Ice Cream Floats
Get the recipe for Watermelon Ice Cream Floats from Grandbaby Cakes

Before You Go

A disposable grill topper to save time on cleanup

Grilling Accessories That Make Cookouts And Barbecues Way Easier

|
Submit a tip

Popular in the Community

Close

HuffPost Shopping’s Best Finds

MORE IN LIFE