Since the average watermelon tilts the scales at 20 pounds, you’re invariably stuck with leftovers, even after feeding a crowd. Fortunately, our archives are loaded with delicious recipes to help use up the fruit in no time. Check out these ingenious ways to use up this summer favourite.
Watermelon juice can taste pretty flat, but our Watermelon Limeade adds lime juice and simple syrup to make it a lip-smacking beverage—a shot of gin or vodka turns it into a vibrant highball. The classic Spanish chilled tomato soup gets a fruity twist in our Watermelon Gazpacho, a refreshing appetizer to start a backyard barbecue. Finally, a sizeable chunk goes into our Watermelon Ice Pops, a cooling summer treat.
Watermelon takes on savoury flavours beautifully, try it in place of fish in this spin on a Hawaiian-style poke bowl.
Enjoy this vibrant watermelon granita with a hint of bitterness from Campari and extra sparkle from citrus juice.
Draw out even more delicious flavour from a refreshing watermelon by grilling up slices of it.