{"id":15860,"date":"2016-08-03T11:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/daily-burn.sta.oomphcloud.com\/?p=15860"},"modified":"2022-01-20T07:00:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T12:00:08","slug":"summer-watermelon-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/summer-watermelon-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Delicious Watermelon Recipes for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The easiest way to eat watermelon might be to dive right in with your hands and teeth. But that\u2019s not the only <\/i>way. Whether you\u2019re in the mood for naturally sweet skewers<\/a>, spicy salsa or a watermelon slushie<\/a>, it\u2019s time to take this low-calorie fruit<\/a> to creative new heights. Did we mention this mega-sized melon is rich in vitamins A and C and antioxidants such as lycopene? Summer just got a whole lot more interesting with these light and easy watermelon recipes.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 15 Healthy No-Bake Dessert Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

9 Delicious\u00a0Summer\u00a0Watermelon Recipes<\/h3>\n

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1. Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Bites
\n<\/a><\/strong>Be as cool as a cucumber this summer. These impressive towers of sweet and salty goodness are perfect for party appetizers or as a satisfying snack. A maple-lime glaze makes them next-level delicious! Photo and Recipe: Perry Santanachote \/\u00a0Life by Daily Burn<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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2. Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad
\n<\/a><\/strong>This easy-to-make salad looks good and tastes even better. Juicy melon balances out bitter greens and salty feta cheese. Drizzle just a bit of olive oil and vinegar on top for a perfectly pleasing, simple dish.\u00a0Photo and Recipe: Geraldine \/\u00a0Green Valley Kitchen<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>20 Low-Calorie Foods You’ll Want to Eat Every Day<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. <\/b>Watermelon, Goat Cheese and Pistachio Cubes
\n<\/a><\/b>This appetizer takes some precision, but it more than pays off in presentation. Cubed watermelon and a smooth layer of goat cheese make the base. Then, chopped pistachios, shaved red onion and a balsamic vinegar reduction complete the sweet and savory creation.\u00a0Photo and Recipe: Joanne \/\u00a0<\/i>Fifteen Spatulas
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4. <\/b>Boozy Watermelon Mint Lemonade
\n<\/a><\/b>This hot pink drink is sure to beat the heat with thirst-quenching watermelon and cucumber (both known for their high water content). Amplify the summery flavor with fresh mint leaves and fresh lemon juice. Serve as a virgin lemonade, or booze it up with rum or vodka for a creative cookout cocktail. Photo and Recipe: Morgan \/\u00a0<\/i>Host the Toast<\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 7 Healthier Summer Popsicle Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Peachy Tomato and Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
\n<\/a><\/strong>An easy balsamic honey dressing brightens the flavors in this elegant, foolproof\u00a0fruit salad. Thanks to juicy summer peaches and tomatoes, each bite is packed with vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. Serve this as a healthy brunch or BBQ side dish.\u00a0Photo and recipe: Alexa Schirm \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>
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6. <\/b>Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Salsa
\n<\/a><\/b>Chips and salsa are a fixture at any summer barbecue<\/a>, but there\u2019s nothing better than a fresh, homemade version rather than the soupy jarred stuff. Though watermelon takes the place of tomatoes, all the other standard salsa fixings make an appearance. Think: red onion, fresh cilantro, cucumber, red pepper and jalapeno pepper. Choose whole-wheat or multigrain chips for a healthier dipper. Photo and Recipe: Christy \/\u00a0<\/i>Girl Who Ate Everything<\/i><\/p>\n

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7. <\/b>Radish, Watermelon and Bulgar Wheat Salad
\n<\/a><\/b>If you\u2019ve never heard of bulgar, it\u2019s a Middle Eastern grain high in fiber and protein. This bulgar-based salad involves minimal prep work, but it\u2019s got a whole lot of goodness going on. Celery, pumpkin seeds and radish provide some crunch, while lemon zest and lime juice add a touch of sour to the star of the dish: watermelon. Photo and Recipe: Aine Carlin \/\u00a0<\/i>Marcus Samuelsson<\/i><\/p>\n

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8. <\/b>Grilled Watermelon and Tomatoes
\n<\/a><\/b>Kick the classic Caprese up a notch with a grill and some watermelon. Before layering slices of tomato and mozzarella and drizzling on the balsamic vinegar, pop watermelon circles (use the top of an empty can or a circular cookie cutter) and tomato slices onto a heated grill to bring out both fruits\u2019 utmost flavor. Photo and Recipe:\u00a0Liz McAvoy \/\u00a0<\/i>What Dress Code?<\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 10 Creative Fruit-Filled Salad Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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9. Watermelon Slushie with Boba<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a><\/b>Watermelon for dessert? Count us in! Like a Wendy\u2019s \u201cFrosty\u201d gone fruity, this version blends frozen watermelon and frozen banana with coconut water and pineapple. So break out the blender, and prepare to take this frozen drink poolside (pitchers encouraged). Photo and Recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ Life by DailyBurn<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Originally posted July 2013. Updated\u00a0August 3, 2016.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Beat the summer heat with these refreshingly healthy watermelon recipes from some of our favorite food bloggers. Skewers, salads, lemonades \u2014 it’s all here! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,27,9,427],"tags":[31,44,52,87,90,341,381],"class_list":["post-15860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gluten-free","category-healthy","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-beverages","tag-drinks","tag-fruit","tag-snacks","tag-summer","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2low-carb-diets"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15860\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}