22 creative ways to enjoy the best of watermelon

Most people agree that watermelon is a delicious fruit. But what few people realize is that, besides being taste in its pure form, it can be used in various sweet and savory recipes.

In addition, watermelon is a very beautiful fruit that can add color and beauty to a dish. Have you considered including it, for example, in your leafy salad? This is just one of many ideas.

It is also worth remembering that watermelon is a fruit full of nutrients, which guarantees several health benefits. It is made up of over 90% of water, which makes it a good option to hydrate the body, as well as being a low calorie food.

If you are not in the habit of consuming watermelon, you will not be missing any good ideas for it! Below you will find different ways to make the most of this fruit.

1. Fruit salad with watermelon

Most fruit salads are made with orange juice, but how about using watermelon juice? Just make a concentrated watermelon juice (with minimal water) and include the fruits of your choice, such as grapes, apples, bananas. It will be delicious!

Read also: Flavored ice makes the most beautiful and delicious drinks

2. Watermelon Scratch

Who has never been delighted with a scratch card? Refreshing, it is the ideal type of drink for hot days. However, the options for sale are usually full of sugars, preservatives and colorings.

So how about preparing your own watermelon scratchcard? Freeze chunks of watermelon (already seedless), then blender with lemon juice and some water. Beat lightly (leaving still bits of ice). Sweeten only if necessary (since watermelon is usually very sweet).

3. Watermelon Grill

Have you ever imagined turning a watermelon on the grill to put fruit kebabs? It's a great tip for a children's party, for example, or any outdoor event.

To make the grid, follow the step by step:

1. Soak 3 celery stalks in cold water overnight in refrigerator (to harden);
2. Drill 3 small holes (slightly smaller than the size of the celery stalk) at the bottom of the watermelon;
3. With a knife cut the watermelon into two parts (the bottom part for the grid being larger than the other);
4. With a small spoon or with a cookie, remove the watermelon pulp and store the? Balls? in a bowl (they can be used later on skewers along with other fruits);
5. Place blackberries into the watermelon (from the larger piece) as if they were charcoal;
6. Then insert wooden skewers into the upper end of most of the watermelon;
7. Cut the wooden skewers with kitchen pliers;
8. Place the celery stalks on the bottom of the watermelon as if they were? Feet? the barbecue;
9. Make kabobs with small pieces of fruit to taste (such as watermelon balls, for example) and put them on the "grill";
10. For the "lid", use a small piece of cucumber (or zucchini) on top of the smaller watermelon piece and attach with toothpicks. This? Cap? it can only be supported by the side of the "grid" by placing toothpicks to secure it.

4. Caprese salad with grilled watermelon

This is a great tip for your barbecue! Bring chunks of watermelon drizzled with a little olive oil and honey to the grill, then mix them with tomato salad, cheese (can be buffalo mozzarella or minas cheese, or any other cheese you like), basil and finish with some balsamic vinegar.

Also read: 10 Healthy Alternatives to Kill Your Craving for Candy

5. Summer Salad with Watermelon

Cut cubes of watermelon, avocado, white cheese or mozzarella (or your favorite) and radish. Add seasonings of your choice (for example, olive oil, salt) and top with red onion, mint, chives, making a delicious summer salad. Remember that these are just some ingredient suggestions, because you can prepare it with the ones you like best!

6. Watermelon Ice

Making fruit ice is a great choice! They can be put into juices, sparkling or still water, and even soft drinks.

To make watermelon ice balls the tip is to use a cookie. See how to use it in the video below.

After preparing just put the balls in the freezer and use them inside your favorite drink!

7. Watermelon Salad with Cucumber

Watermelon can even be used to create delicious salads, especially as it is a super refreshing fruit. A nice tip is to combine it with cucumber slices, among other ingredients. Seasoning can also be varied, but surely lemon and salt is the perfect match.

8. Grilled Watermelon

Want a dessert? healthy and practical? Put watermelon slices on the barbecue or grill. It is delicious!

But watermelon can also be grilled with other ingredients such as olive oil, salt and black pepper. Good choice for a vegetarian barbecue.

9. Watermelon Sorbet

Sorbet has water and fruit ingredients of your choice. This results in a more granular ice cream.

Making a watermelon sorbet at home is not difficult. Follow the step by step:

1. In a small saucepan add ½ cup sugar with 1/3 cup water and boil for one minute until dissolved;
2. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. In a blender, whisk 4 cups diced seedless watermelon and 1 tbsp lemon juice;
4. Add the syrup and beat again until well blended.
5. Pass the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, cover with a plastic and refrigerate for two hours or more.
6. Then beat again in blender and place in a container with a lid.
7. Freeze again for two hours, remove and beat.
8. Repeat the operation until creamy to taste.
9. Keep in freezer with lid.
10. Before eating, refrigerate for 15 minutes and, if desired, serve garnished with mint leaves.

10. Watermelon Popsicle

Making watermelon popsicles is simpler than you might think:

1. Blend 1 watermelon into seedless pieces;
2. Add 1 can of condensed milk and beat well.
3. Place the mixture in popsicle forms and freeze for 4 hours or until frozen.

For those who prefer a lighter version, it is not necessary to use condensed milk. Just make a well-concentrated watermelon juice (with minimal water) and place the contents in popsicle forms.

11. Fruit salad in watermelon

Have you considered using the watermelon rind as a container for your fruit salad? It's very simple:

1. Make a straight cut of less than 1 cm at the bottom of the watermelon to give a stable base.
2. Use a knife to remove the top of the watermelon, taking a top slice of it, leaving it open so that it can be removed.
3. Take all or most of the fruit pulp with a spoon or the boleador and keep in a container to use later in your fruit salad.
4. Fill the inside of the watermelon with pieces of fruit of your choice and also with the watermelon balls you have separated.
5. You can add honey if you wish.

12. Watermelon Pizza

How about turning watermelon into? Base? for your pizza? Just use creativity and create a taste that pleases you. The combination of white cheese (or one of your own) and fresh basil may be a good choice.

But you can opt for a fruit-only version too: what do you think of watermelon, bananas and blueberries? The options are endless! Here's the tip!

13. Skewers with watermelon

Use cherry tomatoes, mint leaves, mozzarella cheese, watermelon and sticks to make refreshing kabobs.

To prepare there is no mistake: chop the watermelon into squares; cut the tomatoes in half and the cheese in pieces. Assemble the skewers in the following order: watermelon, cheese, tomato and mint. You can substitute mint for basil if you prefer.

Another suggestion is to make a skewer just from fruits. The kids will love it!

14. Watermelon Drink on a Stick

Learn how to make a super practical and different watermelon drink on a stick:

Ingredients

• 1/2 seedless chopped watermelon
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup of tequila
• Sliced ​​Lemons
• Popsicle Sticks

Way of preparing: Put the watermelon with the other ingredients in the blender, minus the sliced ​​lemon. Beat until smooth. Strain into a sieve. Divide the mixture between disposable cups or popsicle molds. Stick the toothpick in the lemon slice and place a toothpick into each glass. Take to freeze. Let stay overnight in the freezer.

15. Special Watermelon Smoothie

You can make a delicious smoothie with watermelon and other fruits of your choice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of watermelon
• 4 tablespoons frozen blackberries
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 4 balls of ice cream

Way of preparing: beat watermelon, blackberries, orange juice and ice cream in a blender until smooth. Serve the smoothie, preferably in tall glasses.

16. Fish fillet in watermelon sauce

Watermelon can also be an ingredient in a delicious fish sauce! Check out an example recipe:

Ingredients

• 5 hake steaks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of plain yogurt
• Rolled oats
• 3 cups chopped watermelon (without seed) and beat in blender
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons oil

Way of preparing: In a pan put oil and brown the onion and garlic. Add the beaten watermelon, salt and let it clear. Apart season the fish with salt and pepper, pass the yogurt and oats. Wrap and place in a refractory. Spread the already prepared sauce. Bake for about 20 minutes.

17. Pasta in watermelon sauce

Watermelon sauce is a good tip to replace tomato sauce in pasta. In the video below you learn the step by step:

For a special touch, you can season the sauce with peppers and spices of your choice.

18. Watermelon Jelly

Watermelon jam is a great choice for bread, toast and even cake.

Ingredients

• 1/2 very small, seedless diced watermelon
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of water

Way of preparing: place all ingredients in a deep pan and stir well over medium heat. Bring to a boil and lower the heat. Knead the pieces of watermelon well. When you get the consistency of a jam, the recipe is ready. Expect to cool and can pass on bread and toast.

19. Watermelon with Tournament

You will only need two items: a watermelon and a strainer tap.

Cut a slice of watermelon with the knife slightly tilted. After that, remove the whole red part of the watermelon until it reaches the white part. Remember to keep all the pulp in one container!

With the watermelon rind practically empty, it's time to put on the little tap. Mark the diameter of the tap on the watermelon, make a little hole and then put the tap (very tight) in the hole. Then just screw inside.

With the container ready, it is time to prepare the liquid: take the watermelon pulp, mix with strawberries, mint leaves and ice. Beat everything in a blender and strain already passing the liquid inside the watermelon. Ready, you will have your special juice in a super different container!

In the video below you can better check out this step by step:

This is a great idea to serve delicious refreshments to friends on a hot day.

20. Watermelon Cake with Granola

How about preparing a beautiful and delicious granola watermelon cake? Check out the recipe in the video below:

Besides being tasty, the recipe is beautiful and very different, ideal for those who want to impress with a dessert.

21. Heart-shaped Watermelon

Want to serve watermelon in a different and beautiful way? Bet on a heart shaped curler to cut the fruit pieces.

22. Cold Watermelon Soup

A cold soup is a good tip for the heat or simply for those who do not like hot broths.

Ingredients

• 800g of seedless watermelon pulp
• 200ml of white wine
• 20g of cornstarch
• 200g shredded and seasoned cooked chicken to taste
• Mint to taste
• Basil to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Way of preparing: Beat the watermelon in a blender and set aside. Dissolve cornstarch in white wine and heat to thicken, then add watermelon liquid and refrigerate. At the time of serving, cut the basil and mint and put over the soup, season with black pepper to taste. Heat the shredded chicken and place over the soup.

Now you have different recipes and ideas to make the most of watermelon, which is a tasty fruit!

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