8 Refreshing Watermelon Recipes to Make This Month

Turn watermelon into a frozen dessert with this easy, 5-minute recipe. It’s vegan, gluten-free and nut-free, making it a crowd-pleaser.

Sweet watermelon offers a cooling touch to a spicy salsa. This version combines watermelon, cucumber, lime, jalapeño, cilantro and red onion into a salsa you’ll want to eat again and again.

Fire up the grill and toss on some thick slabs of marinated watermelon for a savory twist on this classic summer fruit. Serve it savory with feta and corn salsa (recipe here!) or turn it into a unique dessert with feta, mint and berries (recipe here!).

Nothing beats the heat like lemonade, except for maybe a watermelon lemonade! Lemonade is made even more delicious and hydrating, with the inclusion of freshly juiced watermelon. This can also be a great base for mocktails and cocktails.

Watermelon is a star ingredient in a refreshing summer salad. Combine cubed watermelon with cucumber, feta, mint and lime into a salad to help you cool off. Add more protein with chickpeas or tofu.

When you’re cutting up at least one watermelon a week, you’re bound to be left with a lot of rinds. Don’t throw them out just yet! You can pickle the rinds, which make for a delicious snack or topping.

Swap the typical ahi tuna or salmon—or just add to it—with watermelon in your summer poke bowls. A savory marinade turns this fruit into a surprisingly similar substitute for fish.

This might not be what you think of when you imagine a cake, but it is a fun, nutritious dessert to put together when it’s too hot to bake. Thickly sliced rounds of watermelon are coated in whipped cream (or your favorite frosting) and decorated with fresh berries and mint for a tasty, healthy take on dessert.