29 Watermelon Recipes to Serve This Summer

Recipe: Watermelon Ice Cream

This rich and creamy ice cream is the prettiest shade of pink.

Recipe: Watermelon Salad

Start your summer party on a fresh note with this simple salad.

Recipe: Watermelon Chiffon Pie

My, oh my—watermelon pie! You never knew you needed this summer dessert until now.

Recipe: Marinated Watermelon and Tomato Salad

This isn't your basic watermelon salad. Tomatoes and melon soak up the tangy lime-ginger-mint vinaigrette, while goat cheese crumbles add a nice, creamy note.

Recipe: Watermelon Daiquiri

We took a classic favorite and added a splash of summer that we're sure will make you fall in love.

Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho

Cool off with your new favorite chilled soup. Every summer should see a batch of watermelon gazpacho.

Recipe: Watermelon-Braised Pork Shoulder Steaks

The pork shoulder for this recipe is braised in a blend of miso, Sambal sauce, and mirin.

Recipe: Spiked Watermelon Lemonade

Your local lemonade stand's got nothing on this summer cocktail refresher.

Recipe: Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

Cucumbers add a welcome crunch to this salad recipe.

Recipe: Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos

Watermelon, mint, lime, and ginger come together to make this wonderfully refreshing pitcher drink.

Recipe: Pickled Watermelon Rind Slaw

Ginger and star anise add interesting notes of flavor to this summer slaw.

Recipe: Watermelon Smoothies

Make use of your fresh watermelon by way of a hearty breakfast smoothie. Five ingredients, and you're set.

Recipe: Watermelon-Lime Pops with Chile Dipping Salt

This zingy watermelon pop is refreshing with the most subtle spicy kick.

Recipe: Chadwick Boyd's Watermelon Derby Juleps

It doesn't have to be Kentucky Derby weekend to sip on mint juleps, especially one that's perfect for deep summer.

Recipe: Watermelon-Tomato Cooler

Think of this fun cocktail as a sweeter, fruity take on a Bloody Mary.

Recipe: Pickled Watermelon Rind

Don't let your watermelon rind go to waste—enjoy this fresh and easy recipe to get the most out of this delicious summer fruit.

Recipe: Watermelon Slushies with Key Lime-Mint Sugar

These slushies are the refreshing treat you need on a hot summer day.

Recipe: Fried Watermelon Bites

Cubes of watermelon are soaked in lime, red wine vinegar, and chili sauce before they're coated in a cayenne pepper-and-IPA batter for frying.

Recipe: Spicy Watermelon Refresher

Serrano peppers are used in this cocktail recipe to give your drink some punch.

Recipe: Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

Watermelon cocktails are just about the most refreshing drink we can think of for summer.

Recipe: 4th of July Punch

This big-batch punch is perfect for summer bashes.

Recipe: Grilled Watermelon with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto

Blue cheese and salty prosciutto are delicious with sweet melon. Grilling the watermelon enhances that sweetness and adds a touch of smoky flavor. Brushing the wedges with oil keeps them from sticking to the grill.

Recipe: Watermelon, Feta and Almond Salad

Add some salt to sweet watermelon with feta cheese and almonds.

Recipe: Watermelon Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

Toasted almonds balance out the olives in this salad dressing.

Recipe: Watermelon-and-Feta Orzo Salad

Watermelon and feta make a foolproof salad combo—but orzo, arugula, and a homemade lemony vinaigrette take this dish to delicious new heights.

Recipe: Tomato-and-Watermelon Salad

This no-cook salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon chunks with the makings of a beautiful summer salad.

Recipe: Watermelon, Mâche, and Pecan Salad

Spiked with the sweet-sharp heat of a pepper-jelly vinaigrette, ice-cold cubes of watermelon team up with buttery crumbles of Gorgonzola cheese and toasted pecans. Mâche is a tender, heirloom variety of lamb's lettuce, but the salad is equally good prepared with a mix of baby lettuces.

Recipe: Herbed Goat Cheese-Melon Party Bites

Indulge in the warm days of summer with this refreshing watermelon and goat cheese combination.

Recipe: Watermelon-Mint Margaritas

Use leftover watermelon to make this slushy summer drink. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.