Delicious and Easy Ways to Use Watermelon

Jul 30

Summer is here, and one of our favorite treats is fresh watermelon. It is very inexpensive by the pound and low in calories. The challenge is to use it up before its freshness expires.

Here are some clever and delicious ways to use it.

Skinny Snacks and Desserts

Watermelon Slices: The simplest way to enjoy watermelon is to cut it into slices or cubes for a refreshing snack.
Watermelon Sorbet: Blend watermelon, some sugar, and lime juice, then freeze to make a refreshing sorbet.
Watermelon Popsicles: Puree watermelon, pour into molds and freeze for a cold treat. No sugar is needed.
Fruit Salad: Combine watermelon with other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and mint for a colorful and delicious fruit salad. Or follow our recipe below, which uses fresh mint stirred into watermelon cubes.

Refreshing Watermelon Beverages

Watermelon Juice: Blend watermelon and strain it to make a refreshing juice. Add a splash of lime or mint for extra flavor.
Watermelon Smoothie: Blend watermelon with yogurt, a banana, and some honey for a tasty smoothie.
Watermelon Infused Water: Add watermelon chunks to a pitcher of water for naturally sweet, flavored water.

Summer Watermelon Salads

Watermelon Feta Salad: Combine watermelon cubes with feta cheese, mint, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad: For a refreshing salad, mix watermelon cubes with cucumber, red onion, and a light vinaigrette.
Spicy Watermelon Salad: Toss watermelon cubes with chili powder, lime juice, and salt for a sweet and spicy treat.

Savory Dishes

Grilled Watermelon: Slice watermelon into thick rounds and grill for a few minutes on each side. Serve with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Watermelon Salsa: Dice watermelon, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice for a fresh salsa.
Watermelon Gazpacho: Blend watermelon with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and a bit of olive oil for a cold soup.

Creative Uses

Watermelon Cake: Cut a thick round slice of watermelon and decorate it with whipped cream and berries for a healthy "cake."
Watermelon Bowl Fruit Salad: Hollow out a watermelon to use as a bowl for serving fruit salad.

These ideas can help you enjoy every part of your watermelon and reduce waste.

Minted Watermelon Salad

Yield 10

Author Judy Doherty

Prep time

5 Min

Total time

5 Min

This delicious salad contains just two ingredients. Serve it as a salad or dessert during summer.

Ingredients

1 mini seedless watermelon, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

Place the diced watermelon in a bowl. Stir in the chopped mint.
Garnish with a few whole leaves of mint.
Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

135.79

Fat

0.69 g

Sat. Fat

0.07 g

Carbs

34.15 g

Fiber

1.89 g

Net carbs

32.25 g

Sugar

27.9 g

Protein

2.79 g

Sodium

4.85 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

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Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

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