14 Watermelon Recipes to Try Before Summer Ends

My mom and dad had a saying every Summer when growing up. “Wow! This __ tastes like candy!” Fill in that blank with either cantaloupe or watermelon. We used to laugh and of course make fun of them for this funny saying that was always repeated. But now, I totally get it. August is probably the best month (in my opinion) for juicy Summer produce. It’s the time to fill dinner plates with corn, zucchini, tomatoes, and still have room for peach crisp. But the best part: watermelon recipes that actually- truly taste like your favorite candy…

While I love a juicy chunk of watermelon to snack on, sometimes adding a little variety can shake things up. It seems as though just yesterday I remember seeing others adding feta, or mint to their watermelon, thinking it was crazy. When I actually tried it, is the second I realized what they hype was all about. We all know a good “sweet & salty” flavor, but these recipes take it to a whole new level. Add a savory element to watermelon in salads, salsas, on toast, or alongside a protein like shrimp and chicken.

If you’re in to trying to variations on watermelon (we can all get a little bored with it once in a while), try one of these flavor forward dishes. They make entertaining nights fun and exciting- you may even impress a few guests with how gorgeous they are. (But it really couldn’t be easier). So, scroll on to find 14 unusual and unique watermelon recipes to use up that juicy, end of Summer fruit…

Watermelon Tomato Caprese Salad, Camille Styles

Cedar Plank Salmon With Watermelon Feta Salsa, Half Baked Harvest

Salted Mojito Watermelon Wedges, How Sweet Eats

Balsamic Watermelon Chicken Salad, Pinch of Yum

Salted Watermelon Mint Skewers, Everyday From A

Watermelon White Sangria, Cookie and Kate

Watermelon Peach Salad, What’s Gaby Cooking

Mexican Fruit Salad, Little Spice Jar

Yellow Watermelon Margaritas, Martha Stewart

Watermelon Salsa, The Pioneer Woman

Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers, Kevin is Cooking

Bruschetta & Watermelon With Whipped Feta, Basil, and Balsamic Drizzle, Host The Toast

No Churn Watermelon Coconut Ice Cream, Nutrition in the Kitch

Watermelon Caprese, Delish