Remember biting into a slice of chilled watermelon as a kid? A slice of the sweet and sticky fruit was the ultimate hot-weather treat. It still is, with a few grown-up twists. Try our favourite watermelon salsas, salads and even spiked sorbet this summer.
Grilled Watermelon with Yogurt
The boys at The Bitten Word are pretty sure that just about everything tastes better grilled, and we have to agree
Watermelon Poptini
Raise your hand if you love Pop Rocks!
Watermelon Gazpacho
Hey, watermelon lovers … this watermelon based soup is more savory than sweet – and it’s got a hint of spice too.
Crab Salad, Avocado with Lime, Watermelon with Feta & Mint
The layers of flavor in this pillar-style dish totally make us swoon.
Watermelon Lime Sorbet Slices
Serve up an extra special slice of watermelon on hot summer days. These slices?
Stacked Watermelon Salad
Rethink watermelon in salad – it totally doesn’t have to be a fruit salad.
Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca
Cool off this summer with a simple cocktail that combines pureed fruit and sparkling wine.
Watermelon Nectarine Salsa
Basil, jalapeno and lime give this fruity salsa some true punch. Also, be sure to whip up the homemade cinnamon sugar pita chips to dip with.
Mojito Melon Balls
There’s something about the sensation of gliding a melon baller through juicy, sweet melon flesh that’s just plain fun.
Watermelon Heart Stacks with Minted Sugar
As if these heart-shaped watermelon slices aren’t enough (they are seriously cute, aren’t they?), they are topped with a sure to excite
Watermelon and Feta Puzzles
Besides being so incredibly pretty, this dish is a marriage in perfect contrasts.
Watermelon Lemonade
You know what we love about this lemonade? It’s lemonade that’s been dotted and brightened with cubes of crisp, sweet watermelon.
Smoky Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita
This summer cocktail has it all: Glasses rimmed with hickory smoke salt. Huge depth of flavor. Seriously it’s a tart, sweet and spicy cocktail.
Paleo Watermelon Cake
Ingenious!