These simple, refreshing watermelon recipes are the right approach to put summer season’s finest fruit to good use! Plus, I share my secret for the way to minimize watermelon with out the sticky mess.

Summer time is a simple, breezy time of 12 months—till it’s time to chop the enormous watermelon that’s been sitting in your counter all week.

If, by the point you’re achieved slicing and dicing, you’ve acquired watermelon juice dripping out of your countertop, down the cupboards, onto the ground, and also you’re nursing a depraved minimize on one (or extra) finger(s), I’ve to inform you: you’re doing it improper.

The BEST Approach to Reduce Watermelon

So earlier than we dive into the watermelon recipes—sure, they’re coming quickly!—let me inform you in regards to the game-changing method I’ve discovered to chop watermelon once I wish to take away the rind for recipes and for snacking.

• Slice the WHOLE watermelon in half. You’re going to do that proper down the center, not by means of the stem.
• Reduce off the stem finish and blossom finish.
• Set one half on a chopping board with the minimize aspect down. 
• Slice off the rind, holding the knife at a slight angle to chop away all of the white elements.
• Reduce the now de-rinded (is {that a} phrase?) watermelon into slices, then minimize these slices as desired.

When you’re a visible individual, soar on over to the total tutorial, with extra photos: HOW TO CUT A WATERMELON.

Grasp this method, then attempt it in considered one of these watermelon recipes. 

My Favourite Straightforward Watermelon Recipes

Watermelon Margarita

Cool off with a candy, tangy, and ultra-refreshing watermelon margarita. This one’s a stunner for any summer season get-together, however there’s no cause you’ll be able to’t make them for Taco Tuesday with Carne Asada Tacos!

Watermelon Caprese

This one’s really easy, it doesn’t even want a recipe.

• Layer watermelon slices with sliced contemporary mozzarella and basil leaves, Caprese-salad type.
• Drizzle with an excellent fruity olive oil, adopted by a syrupy balsamic glaze.
• Give it a sprinkle-sprankle of flaky sea salt. (When you’re actually feeling adventurous, add some kalamata olives too.)

As a substitute, you should use a melon baller to scoop the watermelon into balls after which use contemporary mozzarella balls, a la this Caprese Salad Wreath. Or use burrata like this Salad with Burrata recipe.

Watermelon Smoothie

By no means tried watermelon in a smoothie? It’s time to vary that!

This hydrating smoothie recipe is a fast breakfast or post-workout increase, and it’s additionally nice for pouring into popsicle molds for a frozen dessert.

Watermelon Salsa

One other no-recipe recipe, this watermelon salsa is finest loved instantly as a result of the watermelon goes to watermelon and launch numerous liquid because it sits. However I really like mixing this up as a day snack—or it may be eaten as a aspect salad too!

• Toss diced watermelon, English cucumber, and pink onion with lime juice, contemporary cilantro, and minced jalapeño. You may add some crumbled cotija too in case you’d like.
• Season with salt to style, conserving in thoughts that in case you’re dipping tortilla chips into it, that can make it style saltier. (I all the time take a look at my salsas with a chip slightly than a spoon for that reason).

Watermelon Salad with Feta

This savory and candy salad is a complete crowd-pleaser, combining juicy watermelon with creamy feta, sharp pink onion, and edamame for a bit protein increase. I might (and have) make a meal out of this one!