Plain and unadorned, watermelon is a reliable source of cool refreshment. It is also a good source of potassium, and a very good source of vitamin A and C. Make sure to check out our recipe ideas below for this favorite summertime fruit.
Agua fresca is served at stands throughout Mexico and is the perfect foil to spicy dishes. It's also one of the most refreshing drinks and excellent for cooling off on a hot summer day.
Set out these cute, refreshing watermelon treats at your Fourth of July barbecue. Adults and kids alike will salute the flavor.
For a super summertime dessert that's low in sugar but high in flavor, serve this quick and refreshing watermelon "cake." It's a beautiful addition to any party or potluck, and kids love it.
It's not a cake by traditional standards, but kids (and even adults) will love the refreshing layers of watermelon on this decorative dessert.
Serve this cool, refreshing watermelon treat as a healthy alternative to ice cream.
These little treats are quick, easy, and healthy alternatives to those little French cakes they mimic. They are a hit for summer parties and barbecues, and kids and adults both love them.
Sweet and juicy watermelon is standard fare on the Fourth, but why settle for a slice when you can go for a split?
These three frozen drinks make a healthy mid-afternoon snack or after-dinner indulgence. For each one, place the ingredients listed in a blender and combine until smooth.
When your kids are wilting on a hot day, these fruity flowers will perk them right up.
Turn the rind of a watermelon into a palatial home for toy figures or visiting fairies.
Ditch the oven this summer and snack on these no-bake treats instead.
The sweet-and-salty flavor combo of watermelon and feta may sound a little strange, but trust us: our testers went bananas for it.