3 refreshing watermelon recipes

What says summer more than a sweet piece of watermelon? Watermelon is not just delicious, it’s good for you, too. This juicy fruit is a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and lycopene. And it’s 92% water, which means it helps you stay hydrated on hot summer days.

Don’t be misled by watermelon’s sweet flavor. One cup of diced watermelon has only 46 calories and no added sugar. Sink your teeth into some of these delicious watermelon recipes this summer.

A decorative bowl filled with slices of watermelon, cucumber, and avocado, arranged in a visually appealing manner, set against a soft pink background.
Watermelon, avocado & cucumber salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Serving Size Around 1.5 cups

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, toss together all of the ingredients. 
  2. Serve at room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 212 Calories
  • 10 g Total Fat
  • 2 g Saturated Fat
  • 10 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 31 g Total Carbs
  • 1 g Fiber
  • 20 g Sugars
  • 4 g Protein
  • 793 mg Potassium
Watermelon slushie with lime, summer refreshing drink in tall glasses on a blue rusty background.
Watermelon mint slushy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size Around 1 cup

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Add watermelon, lime juice, mint, and ice to blender. Combine until smooth. 
  2. Pour into glasses and drink immediately.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 128 Calories
  • 1 g Total Fat
  • 0 g Saturated Fat
  • 8 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 32 g Total Carbs
  • 2 g Fiber
  • 26 g Sugars
  • 3 g Protein
  • 472 mg Potassium
Mexican food. Summer berries and fruits. Vegetable salsa salad with watermelon, tomatoes, onions, greens, lime. In portioned glass on white marble table, with the ingredients. Copy space top view
Watermelon salsa
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Serving Size Around 1 cup

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together. 
  2. Serve on top of grilled fish or chicken, or with a handful of tortilla chips.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 62 Calories
  • 0 g Total Fat
  • 0 g Saturated Fat
  • 3 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 15 g Total Carbs
  • 1 g Fiber
  • 12 g Sugars
  • 1 g Protein
  • 254 mg Potassium

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