Delicious and Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipes for Summer
Looking for a refreshing recipe to cool off with this summer? There are few things better than a refreshing watermelon on a hot summer day. Today I’m sharing some of the most delicious watermelon salad recipes from some of my favorite bloggers.
There are so many different ways to enjoy this delicious fruit, and the recipes below show just how versatile it is! From salads to desserts, you will find something for everyone in this blog post.
I grew up in south-central Georgia and we had some of the best watermelons anywhere every summer. My favorite way to eat watermelon is just to slice it or cube it and eat with a fork. But I also love, love making salads with watermelon!
I like to serve watermelons with seeds when I’m just serving watermelon slices or a bowl of cubed watermelon. I use seedless watermelons for other recipes.
Watermelon is a good source of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that has been shown to be beneficial for heart health – about 40% more than raw tomatoes. It also contains mostly water (obviously) and very few calories – perfect for anyone trying to lose weight!
Watermelon is the perfect fruit to beat the heat. It’s sweet, juicy, and full of vitamin C! If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite fruit or want an easy snack idea, these recipes are just what you need!
Mmmmmm…watermelons 🙂 Make one of these delicious watermelon salads today!
20 Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipes for Summer
This Spicy and Fresh Watermelon Salad is full of flavor and spice. The freshness of the Watermelon combined with the spiciness of the jalapeños and the acidic bite of the lime juice makes for the perfect fruit salad to bring to parties and events. This recipe is healthy and nutritious and acts as the perfect side dish for any BBQ. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, keto and, Whole 30 friendly.
It's light and refreshing with a tangy dressing that will make you feel like you're on vacation in Greece. Plus, this recipe is perfect for those days when you need something quick and easy to whip up for lunch or as a side dish at dinner time.
Watermelon berry salad with mint lime dressing is a fabulous twist to traditional watermelon fruit salad. Fresh berries & watermelon taste amazing with mint lime dressing.
This no-cook summer side comes fresh from the farm stand! It's great for summer suppers and laid-back entertaining!
Watermelon Stack salad is cool, delightful, and a creative way to serve watermelon!
This delicious Watermelon Fruit Salad with mixed berries and citrus-honey dressing, is a light and refreshing addition to your backyard barbecue or holiday party. Not that you can only serve this salad during the summer months, it would be perfect anytime of year when fresh berries are available.
A summer salad staple! It's filled with juicy watermelon, salty feta, red onion, avocado and pumpkin seeds in a tangy dressing with a little kick of spice.
Watermelon Salad with Blueberries, Basil, and Balsamic Vinegar
This bright, fresh summer salad is quick and easy to throw together with only four ingredients! It's suitable for all sorts of restricted diets, too!
Greek Farmer's Salad- traditionally made with tomatoes- gets a facelift thanks to ripe watermelon. A quick lemon-herb vinaigrette ties the dish together.
This Easy Fruit Salad Recipe is made with fresh, ripe fruit and drizzled with a light orange juice dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes and made with no added sugars, learn all my tips and tricks for making the very best fruit salad and enjoy all summer long for breakfast, dinner, or dessert!
Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Mint Dressing is the perfect light dessert or snack for hot summer days. So refreshing and tasty! The Honey Lime Dressing really brings out the watermelon flavor.
Thai Style Grilled Watermelon Salad is a refreshing fun easy summer recipe with grilled Watermelon and cucumbers and a simple Thai dressing.
This Greek Watermelon Basil Salad with feta cheese is a refreshing summer salad recipe with Kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onion and basil. It has that sweet and salty contrast we love in a watermelon salad recipe!
Grilled Watermelon with Smoked Salt and Jalapeno Rings is a great way to spice up your grilling season! It adds an unexpected twist to any meal.
Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad refreshing with hints of blueberries and a 2 ingredient dressing.
How to Pick the Sweetest Watermelon
According to Spoon University, in order to pick the sweetest watermelon, you need to “look for the field spot. This will be a yellow splotch on the underside of a watermelon. It should be a creamy yellow colour. The darker the yellow, the sweeter the melon is!”
A round watermelon is sweeter, while an oval-shaped one will be more watery. Also, watermelons with seeds tend to be sweeter than seedless watermelons. However, seedless watermelons are easier to eat in smoothies, salads, or other recipes when combined with other ingredients.
I hope you enjoyed these easy and delicious watermelon salad recipes. These are perfect for summer time! Be sure to share this post with your friends on social media if you liked what you read. Thanks for reading!
