22 Watermelon Inspired Recipes

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Back to school is just around the corner, but I’m still trying to hang on to summer as long as I can. And nothing says summer like the sweet taste, refreshing texture and cooling water content of watermelon. But you don’t have to eat watermelon as-is. There are so many fun and creative ways of incorporating watermelon into your summer dining. Take a look at these 20+ watermelon and watermelon inspired recipes, and let your taste buds rejoice!

Watermelon Kiwi Pops | Thrifty Jinxy

Easy Watermelon Cake | Cincy Shopper

Fresh Watermelon Salsa | Cincy Shopper

Summer Fruit Salad with Cinnamon-Honey Syrup | Home Cooking Memories

Watermelon Green Tea | The Frugal Fairy

Watermelon Dessert Pizza | The Mama Report

Sparkling Watermelon Mint Homemade Lemonade | DIY Candy

Watermelon Lemon Limeade | Uncommon Designs

Peach and Cucumber Watermelon Salad | DIY Candy

Grilled Watermelon with Lime & Hatch Chile | Mama Likes to Cook

Watermelon Lemonade | Pepper Bowl

Watermelon Cooler | Dukes & Duchesses

Watermelon, Feta & Basil Salad | I Was Born to Cook

Strawberry Watermelon Ice Pops | Super Healthy Kids

Watermelon Whoopie Pies | Craft Create Cook

Watermelon Slice and Bake Cookies | Eat Picks

Watermelon Agua Fresca | Sugar Spice & Glitter

Watermelon Doughnuts | Princess Pinky Girl

Watermelon Cupcakes | Things to Share & Remember

Frozen Mango Watermelon Lemonade | Jamonkey

White Chocolate Watermelon Smores | Craft Create Cook

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon Popsicles | A Magical Mess

There are around 300 different kinds of watermelon in the U.S. and Mexico, which means that there is plenty of watermelon to go around! Did you know that National Watermelon Day is on August 3rd? Making one of these Watermelon recipes is the perfect way to celebrate!

Which recipe looks the most delicious to you?