I’ve talked in the past about the many ways to enjoy watermelon, beyond the usual wedges and chunks. Don’t get me wrong: there’s absolutely nothing wrong with chomping on an ice-cold watermelon wedge on a hot summer day, but I guarantee that you’ll love watermelon even more once you expand your horizons to include things like adding watermelon to a salad or using watermelon in beverages.
A friend recently emailed me a link to a story about “20 ways to use watermelon.” I was happy when I realized that I had already tried many of the methods suggested in the article. Below are a few highlights from the piece. I’ve also included the methods below (and a few others) in this month’s blog poll. Check it out on the right, and feel free to choose as many answers that apply to you!
1. ICE CUBES – Basically, you freeze watermelon cubes and add them to your drinks. They keep your beverages cold AND provide a tasty snack when you’re done sipping!
2. POPSICLE – Cut a small watermelon wedge, shove a popsicle stick in the bottom, and stick it in the freezer. Boom – you’ve got a watermelon popsicle.
3. SALSA – Add some diced watermelon to any salsa (from a jar or one you make yourself) to add a touch of sweetness to your spicy dish.
4. GRILLED CHEESE – Next time you’ve got some bread and cheese, add a thin slice of watermelon, and grill that baby to create a delicious lunch.
5. PICKLED RINDS – I’ve talked about this in the past. Don’t throw that rind away…pickle it!
6. ROASTED SEEDS – This is another part of the watermelon that often gets tossed out. If you’ve got a watermelon with seeds, keep ‘em and roast ‘em up!
UP NEXT: A watermelon sandwich for breakfast?
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I have only ever added it to salad and it was wonderful! I’ve been meaning to add it to a grilled cheese but never seem to have it when I’m making one
I love watermelon and feta cheese salad. And fruit salad with watermelon is always my go to. These are not very original, but this is how we eat it. Watching my 15 month old grandson biting into his first taste of watermelon was my favorite watermelon experience!
These are all great ideas! I recently tried watermelon in pico de gallo in place of the tomato, and it was excellent!
I’m glad to hear folks are trying watermelon in different ways. You don’t truly appreciate it until you try it beyond the usual cubes and wedges.