Watermelon is always relished as a summer time treat but, did you know you can do more than just slice up the watermelon and eat it? Watermelon is a sweet flavor you can add to lots of things! It also adds great texture and color to salads and more! Watermelon can be added to any meal at any time of the day! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner as well as snacks and desserts! Watermelon is always perfect! Here are 11 Watermelon Recipes to perfect for summer!
1. Grilled Grouper with Watermelon Salsa
Estimated to take only 21 minutes to make, this dish is full of color, texture and flavor! Doesn't it just look mouth watering!
2. Watermelon-Mint Margaritas
Who doesn't love margaritas? They are one of my favorite drinks, and what could be better than mixing it with my favorite fruit?
3. Pickled Watermelon Rind
Did you know you can eat the ENTIRE watermelon? Yup, rind and all! If you like pickles I am sure you will love these pickled rinds, too!
4. Grilled Watermelon with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto
The idea of grilling watermelon sounds so weird but looks so good! It is said to lock in the flavor and add a little smoke, yum! The secret is to brush a little oil on each side to keep it from sticking to the grill!
5. Beef-and-Watermelon Stir-Fry
I love stir-fry all year round, but it is best when you can throw something fresh in! I didn't think of throwing in watermelon, but it sounds amazing! I can definitely see these flavors mixing perfectly!
6. Watermelon Bellini
7. Watermelon Shrimp Salad
Watermelon, shrimp and avocado! Three summer favorites in one dish! Healthy and delicious for a light summer dinner!
8. Watermelon, Lime, Ginger Pops
The perfect popsicle for any hot summer day lounging by the pool! They are so easy to make!
9. Watermelon Pancake Sandwiches
Watermelon for breakfast? Heck yes!! Look at these and just try to tell me you would not eat three before blinking?
10. Watermelon and White Chocolate Cheesecake
Oh my goodness I want this now! It sounds and looks amazing! Chocolate and Watermelon!
11. Watermelon and Pineapple Salsa
I know this is kind of like putting it twice but, I had to! Watermelon Salsa is amazing! and this is just one variation of it! If you want a little more spicy try the Fire and Ice Salsa (http://www.watermelon.org/Recipes/Fire-and-Ice-Salsa ) also made with watermelon! Either way watermelon salsa is a must!
Summer is not complete without watermelon! Comment below your favorite Watermelon Recipes!
