Any way you slice it, watermelon is a classic flavor of summer. This juicy pink melon is great in everything, from a savory ceviche to muddled mixed drinks. Here, we’ve rounded up a bunch of ways to enjoy the truest taste of summer. Need some tips on how to slice it? We’ve got that too, right here.
Sicilian Watermelon Pudding
Experience a taste of Sicily with these silken and fruity watermelon puddings from Food Nouveau. A snap to make with just a hint of sugar, these pistachio and cream-topped treats are a great way to use up leftover melon.
Spicy Shrimp and Watermelon Kabobs
This Taste of Home recipe gives you a two-for-one: It’s a sensational summer meal that can be cooked outside on the grill and it’s a great way to use that half a watermelon in the fridge left over from the weekend. This seemingly unlikely combination of ingredients produces a dish that’s sweet and spicy at the same time
Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
After your farmers market haul, you must make this epic watermelon citrus salad from EatingWell. The contrasting flavors and textures of crisp, sweet melon and creamy, tangy goat cheese make magical partners in this dish. Top with sliced grilled chicken to make it a meal.
Jalapeño Watermelon Margaritas
Thinking of spicing up happy hour? Look no further than this piquant watermelon cooler courtesy of Spicy Southern Kitchen that features jalapeño-infused tequila to add a different kind of heat to your summer get-together!
Marinated Watermelon with Whipped Feta
Did we say “whipped” feta? Yes, we did! This sublimely refreshing dip from Chef Joe Kindred in Food & Wine is perfect for a summer backyard picnic thanks to the marinated watermelon, which perfectly balances out the creamy, rich flavor of the feta.
Watermelon Gazpacho
Come summer, we love a cooling gazpacho, and this Southern Living recipe adds a fun, fruity twist with the addition of ripe, juicy watermelon.
Country-Style Ribs with Quick Pickled Watermelon
The sweet glaze of country-style ribs paired with pickled watermelon is exactly what your summer needs. If you’ve never tried pickled watermelon, get ready for this treat from Epicurious—it’s the summery condiment you’ll want to put on everything!
Watermelon Frozen Rosé
Cheers to summer with a glass of watermelon frosé, an easy-to-make, cooling summer cocktail from Off the Eaten Path that you’ll want to sip on all summer long. Made with frozen watermelon cubes and a dash of lime, this refreshing and oh-so-pretty-in-pink cocktail will be your summer go-to.
Watermelon Halibut Ceviche
This recipe from our very own Goodtaste test kitchen is fresh, light, and the perfect meal for summer. The sweet watermelon infuses its flavorful juices into chunks of fresh halibut, and the rest is history.
Do you have Luby’s vegetable soup recipe. None of the online copycats look right. It would be a great gift for my boyfriend who misses them terribly. Thank you.
Hi Mary Ann- The only Luby’s recipe I have is for their chicken noodle soup…here it is https://www.goodtaste.tv/recipe/lubys-homestyle-chicken-soup/