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The Best Watermelon Recipes For National Watermelon Day

If summertime had an official fruit, it would be watermelon. It is delicious way to hydrate and cool down. How can you say no? But if you really want to indulge, consider making watermelon recipes for National Watermelon Day. The holiday, which falls on Aug. 3, gives you an excuse make some seriously refreshing treats.

This round-up includes more than just salads and slushies, though. There are also foods like salsa, ice pops, and pizza involved. (Yes, you read that right). Plus, watermelon is more versatile than you may think. Savory ingredients, like basil and rosemary, work so well with this summer fruit. Trust me on this one.

Now, if you really want to win at life, learn how to make a watermelon keg. The process is surprisingly simple, and you do not need to be Martha Stewart or Rachael Ray to pull it off. You can even customize the keg to fit your boozy needs. Beer, rum, or vodka are all tasty options. Love wine? Fill it up with your favorite sangria recipe.

At the very least, enjoy a slice or two of watermelon before the end of summer. After all, before you know it, the reign of pumpkin will begin again.

1

Strawberry, Watermelon, and Basil Summer Salad

Craving something sweet and simple? Make a watermelon strawberry salad in just 10 minutes. Learn how with The Crepes of Wrath.

2

Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

You can't beat the classic combination of watermelon, feta, and mint. For an extra boost of flavor, take a tip from Joy The Baker and drizzle on some honey.

3

Watermelon Wedge Salad With Arugula, Jalapeno, and Avocado

Who knew you could eat watermelon wedges like toast? Joy The Baker is brilliant, and bread is so yesterday.

4

Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad Cups

Nothing says "summer" like watermelon and cucumber. But instead of tossing them together and calling it a day, make these adorable cups by Cooking For Keeps.

5

Grilled Watermelon Feta Stacked Salads

To make these adorable little sandwiches by Cooking For Keeps, stack the ingredients. You can even use cookie cutters for super fun appetizers.

6

Watermelon Peach Caprese Salad

If you love Caprese salad, try it with peaches. The combination of flavors will be a party for your taste buds. Find the easy recipe at Joy The Baker.

7

Watermelon Blueberry Salsa

Salsa isn't just for tomatoes, people. This fruity mixture by The Healthy Foodie calls for ingredients like watermelon, blueberries, cucumber, and papaya. Yum.

8

Cedar Plank Salmon With Watermelon Feta Salsa

Who says watermelon can't be part of a main dish? Head to Half Baked Harvest to make this crazy good salmon with watermelon, mango, and feta salsa.

9

Watermelon Sponge Cake

This sponge cake by Adventures In Cooking has homemade watermelon syrup and watermelon whipped cream. BRB, I'm drooling.

10

Raspberry, Watermelon, And White Nectarine Popsicles

Long gone are the days of ice pops made with nothing but water and sugar. Sugar Et Al demonstrates how to use real fruits (and Greek yogurt) for a nutritious treat.

11

Watermelon Star Pops

For a simpler technique, use cookie cutters and wooden skewers like Domestic Fits. Want to make them boozy? Soak the watermelon in rum and simple syrup.

12

Strawberry Chocolate Watermelon Pizza

Tell me this isn't the most summery pizza you've ever seen. Pure Ella used coconut, chocolate, and strawberries as toppings, but feel free to experiment.

13

Chilly Watermelon Soup

On a hot and humid days, treat yourself to The Healthy Foodie's chilled watermelon soup. It's the best way to cool down while fueling up on vitamins.

14

Watermelon Gazpacho

If you want to get fancy, try watermelon gazpacho. This version by Green Kitchen Stories has ingredients like tomato, celery, cucumber, and ginger. Hello, flavor.

15

Minty Watermelon Cucumber Margaritas

The margarita is like the mascot cocktail of summer. To give it a minty watermelon spin, try this recipe by Half Baked Harvest.

16

Strawberry Watermelon Lime Juice

When you desperately need to cool down, make Joy The Baker's sweet and tart concoction. All you need is watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, and ice.

17

Watermelon Slice Jello Shots

A summer party isn't complete without jello shots. Instead of using plastic cups, go for watermelon slices like A Beautiful Mess did. They're way cuter, anyway.

18

Watermelon Strawberry Citrus Sangria

When you think of sangria, fruits like berries and peaches come to mind. But Joy The Baker is here to change that, thanks to this mouthwatering watermelon version.

19

Frozen Watermelon Rosé Sangria

You know a drink is good when "frozen," "rosé," and "sangria" are in the same sentence. Watermelon only makes it better. For the full recipe, visit Half Baked Harvest.