Watermelon 🍉 Recipes to Keep You Cool

🍉 My Life with Watermelon: Cool, Sweet, and Always in the Fridge

If you've seen me lately, you know... I've basically become one with the watermelon. 😄

This time of year, I live for it — juicy, cold, refreshing slices waiting for me after a walk, a kitchen session, or just to keep me company while I answer emails. I cut up half a watermelon and keep it in the fridge almost every day. It's my version of fast food — hydrating, sweet, and makes me feel like summer is giving me a hug.

Last week I shared a few of my favorite watermelon drinks and some sweet memories of my dad using watermelon as the only liquid in his juices.

This week, I thought: let’s keep the love going and share a few more delicious, super simple, summer-friendly recipes using watermelon in new ways.

Here are three more simple, delicious, and surprising ways to use watermelon this week:

🍉 1. Watermelon & Avocado Summer Salad

Sweet, creamy, and bright — this combo is pure joy!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cubed watermelon

• 1 ripe avocado, cubed

• Juice of 1 lime

• Chopped mint or cilantro

• Pinch of sea salt

Toss everything gently and serve chilled. Optional: Add arugula for a peppery bite!

🍉 2. Watermelon Popsicles

Perfect for kids (or grown-ups) and great for hot afternoons.

Blend together:

• 3 cups watermelon

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.

🍉 3. Grilled Watermelon Wedges

Yes, grilled! This one surprises everyone.

How to make it: Slice watermelon into thick wedges. Brush lightly with olive oil and grill for 2–3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with chili powder or fresh lime zest for a flavor twist!

🍉 Bonus Tip: Freeze chunks of watermelon to use in smoothies instead of ice — they make any drink extra refreshing and naturally sweet.

Thanks for hanging out with me in my watermelon world — sticky fingers, juicy smiles, and all. 🍉💦

Whether you’re blending it, grilling it, or just eating it straight from the fridge (like me, standing there barefoot with the door open 😄), I hope watermelon brings a little extra joy to your week.

Stay cool, stay juicy, and see you at the farm or in your inbox soon. 💚— Marlene