I love watermelon! It is my favorite summer fruit. I love to go to Detweiler’s Farm Market and pick up containers of their cubed watermelon, it is sooo good. Ron doesn’t like watermelon so there is no sense in buying a whole watermelon, so it’s worth it to me to buy the pre-cut variety.

5 Watermelon Appetizer Recipes

• Perfect for entertaining, these Watermelon Skewers with Prosciutto from Recipes from a Pantry, are a perfect blend of sweet and salty.
• This Crab Meat Cocktail with Watermelon, Mango, and Avocado from Savor the Best is a fresh twist on a classic appetizer.
• My Chilled and Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint was the beginning of my watermelon/Feta addiction!
• My Pure Plants brings us another twist on a classic with her Cold Watermelon Gazpacho Soup.
• This Watermelon Cheesecake Dip from Dancing Through the Rain looks like a watermelon…but it doesn’t taste like one!

12 Watermelon Beverages

• According to Drugstore Divas, their Watermelon Lemonade is perfect for a Tiki Party!
• This Pick Me Up Juice from Attachment Mummy is said to be a great vitality shot with zing!
• My dad would have loved this Watermelon Slammer from Joy Filled Eats.
• Recipes from a Pantry shares this vegan, low carb, gluten free Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie recipe.
• Looking for a refreshing summer vegan milkshake? Look no further than this Watermelon Milkshake from Mom Foodie.
• This Watermeon Slushie from Flavours Treat is vegan, gluten free, and refined sugars free.
• I love a refreshing aqua fresca on a warm summer day! I can’t wait to try this Watermelon Aqua Fresca from Happy Mothering.
• The Gifted Gabber shares her Spicy Watermelon Lemonade recipe.
• Orchids and Sweet Tea says her son loves her Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Mint Juice on a hot summer day.
• Why have I never thought to pair watermelon and strawberry? They are 2 of my favorite fruits! I guess I need to make this Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie from Little Sunny Kitchen.
• Do you link some heat in your summer drinks? This Hot Watermelon Cooler from The Flying Couponer has hot green chilies in it!
• This Watermelon Mint Lemonade from Everyday Delicious sounds amazing!

3 Watermelon Condiments

I’ve never thought of making watermelon condiments, have you? Well, 3 awesome bloggers have so enjoy these creative recipes.

• Don’t want to waste your watermelon rinds? Whip up a batch of this Watermelon Rind Relish from Attainable Sustainable.
• I’ll be honest, I’d never heard of seed butter until I read this recipe for Sprouted Watermelon Seed Butter from Moon and Spoon and Yum. Have you?
• This Watermelon Jam from Melanie Cooks sounds amazing! She also says it’s the easiest on the internet so, give it a try.

Watermelon Crafts and Activities

• I am absolutely in love with this Dip Dye Watermelon Skirt from Cutesy Crafts! If I ever have a granddaughter I’m making this for her!
• These Fruit Painted Terra Cotta Pots from Smart Fun DIY are cute and rather easy to make.
• Here is a fun summer science project from Little Bins for Little Hands! Make an Exploding Watermelon Volcano with the kids!
• This beautiful Floral Centerpiece Basket with Watermelon Design comes from Across the Boulevard.
• These Watermelon Painted Napkins from Ann’s Entitled Life would look great on any summer table.

11 Watermelon Desserts

• These Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats from Crayons and Cravings don’t taste like watermelon, but they sure do look like watermelon!
• Moon and Spoon and Yum shares this Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan Papaya Watermelon Nice Cream Smoothie Bowl.
• The Coconut Watermelon Popsicles from Raia’s Recipes are delicious
  dairy free, egg free, nut free, refined sugar free, kid-friendly snacks.
• Yum! This homemade Watermelon Gelatin from A Girl Worth Saving sounds like a refreshing summer snack.
• Another adorable watermelon look alike dessert is this Watermelon Donut from Shrimp Salad Circus.
• These Watermelon Popsicles from Little Sunny Kitchen are 100% natural, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb, vegan and absolutely delicious. A wonderful summer treat that kids and adults love!
• Ok, I know these Watermelon Lime Protein Gummies from Snacking in Sneakers aren’t really a dessert but I couldn’t figure out what category they did fit in!
• These Watermelon Gelatin Pops from Oh, The Things We’ll Make sound so refreshing and creamy. I cannot wait to try this recipe.
• We still talk about this Watermelon Cake I made for my mom’s birthday 5 years ago!
• Cookies that look and taste like watermelon? Ann’s Entitled Life uses watermelon flavoring in her Watermelon Cookies Recipe.
• Here is a refreshing Paleo, Dairy Free, Vegan Watermelon Ice Cream from Oh, The Things We’ll Make.

Two Watermelon Entrees

• I need to borrow and Instant Pot from one of my kids so I can make this Instant Pot Watermelon Baby Back Ribs recipe from This Old Gal.
• A Watermelon Pizza like this one from The Gifted Gabber is a perfect summertime lunch.

6 Watermelon Salads

• Watermelon and Feta is a favorite combination of mine. The salty Fest pairs so well with the sweet watermelon. That is why this Watermelon Salad from Bacon is Magic is so delicious!
• Mix that combo up a bit with this Watermelon Feta Salad with Blueberries from Happy Kitchen.
• The Anthony Kitchen shares their take on a Watermelon, Strawberry, Avocado Salad.
• Here’s a new and different summer treat for you – Pickled Watermelon from Melanie Cooks.  Not just the rinds, but the whole slice – it’s a mouthwatering, refreshing combination of sweet and salty crunchiness. 
• This Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad from Bacon is Magic is the perfect taste of summer.
• This refreshing Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Mint from Know Your Produce is a perfect poolside treat.

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One of my favorite spring and summer fruits is watermelon. No one else in my family is a fan of this delicious fruit so I usually get the pre-cut up containers in the Publix produce section because I know they do it right there and it is always fresh. It is so good for you too, it is only 40 calories per cup and it has lots of nutrients, including the powerful antioxident lycopene which has anti-inflammatory properties. Fresh from Florida watermelon is in season from April-July making it a perfect spring and summer treat.

In Florida we are so blessed with many hard working farmers who supply us with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables all year round. There are literally several crops in season any given month of the year. Right now, along with watermelon, bell peppers, blueberries, and sweet corn are all in season. If you want to know more about the Florida crop seasons you can Follow the Fresh to the Fresh from Florida website and search for “crops in season”. I purchased my watermelon at Publix and it is right from Indian Hills Produce in Groveland, Florida. The watermelon was bigger than I needed for this recipe but I cut the rest up and I am enjoying it as a refreshing afternoon snack.

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Grilled and Chilled Florida Watermelon with Feta and Mint

Grilled and Chilled Florida Watermelon with Feta and Mint is a perfect addition to any spring or summer party. This recipe is from the Fresh from Florida website.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

cooling time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 16 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1 small Florida watermelon about 6 pounds
• 1/2 cup small mint leaves hand torn
• 2 oz Feta cheese crumbled
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 1 TBS balsamic vinegar
• sea salt to taste
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Slice watermelon into 1 inch thick slices.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot.
• Two at a time, grill watermelon rounds about 2-3 minutes on each side until charred.
• Transfer watermelon to a cutting board and cut into wedges, discard the rind.
• Place watermelon wedges in the refrigerator until chilled.
• Arrange wedges on a plate. Sprinkle with mint and feta. Drizzle with oil and vinegar then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper,

Notes

I chose to keep the rind on, it makes it easier to pick up and eat without needing utensils.

I love pairing watermelon and feta together, the addition of the mint and the oil & vinegar made this a really refreshing and delicious bite. This Grilled and Chilled Florida Watermelon with Feta and Mint recipe is a perfect addition to any spring or summer party. It would be wonderful at a garden party, bridal shower, or baby shower. I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post.

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