In the heat of summer, the refreshing pink flesh of a watermelon is just heavenly. We’ve collected 12 of our best sweet, savoury and cocktail watermelon recipes to help you make the most of your produce.
Crisp summer watermelon salads
Watermelon, feta and rocket salad
The freshness of watermelon pairs beautifully with the spiciness of the rocket and creaminess of feta in this delightful seasonal salad.
Watermelon and biltong salad
Celebrate South African flavours with this fresh salad that has some added saltiness from peanuts and biltong, some zest from limes, and sweetness from watermelon jam.
Lamb, watermelon, mint and feta summer salad
Another salad that makes the most of the tasty combination of watermelon and feta. This one includes lamb for added deliciousness!
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Refreshing cocktails and drinks
Kiwifruit and watermelon smoothie
Seasonal fruit with yoghurt and coconut milk makes a delicious, healthy and quick breakfast smoothie.
Watermelon slush
On a boiling hot summer’s day, a homemade slush puppy is just the thing!
Fresh watermelon juice blend
This non-alcoholic beverage will hit the spot on a hot summer’s day!
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Something savoury
Harissa-spiced watermelon carpaccio
Thinly sliced watermelon combines with spicy meats and harissa for a tantalising combination of flavours – the perfect festive welcome platter.
Open watermelon sandwich
This carb-free “sandwich” is a fresh and tasty snack.
Steak bruschetta with watermelon salsa
This recipe brings together some of our favourite pairings for watermelon – fresh fruit, cream cheese and thinly sliced steak.
Sweet watermelon desserts
Tantalising watermelon sorbet
This easy dessert is wonderfully refreshing and the perfect sweet treat after a full festive meal.
Watermelon tart
Cheese and watermelon also make a pleasing combination in a dessert form.
Watermelon granita
Three ingredients is all it takes for this icy dessert that looks as refreshing as it tastes.
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