We’ve rounded up our best watermelon recipes that’ll take you beyond the basics.
When summer arrives, there’s nothing quite like biting into a slice of juicy watermelon to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth. This versatile fruit is a true crowd-pleaser, whether you’re enjoying it straight from the fridge or getting creative in the kitchen.
From vibrant salads and barbecue mains to refreshing frozen desserts and cocktails, these watermelon recipes prove this humble fruit deserves a spot in both your dinner and dessert plans.
Red fruit salad with chai spiced yoghurt
Fresh vibrant and full of summer fruits, this colourful red fruit salad is just what you need. Perfect for summer gatherings and hot days.
Acai breakfast bowl
Packed full of healthy vitamins and antioxidants.
Baked salmon with watermelon & pomegranate salsa
A festive alternative to turkey and ham, that’s fresh, light and super easy to prepare.
Watermelon and lemon tea granita
While traditional granitas and sorbets are packed full of sugar, this refreshing melon and citrus recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Sugar-Free’ cookbook is sweetened naturally with stevia for a healthy, cooling dessert.
Watermelon salad with labne
This vibrant and fresh radish and watermelon salad is full of flavour and can be made ahead to be assembled on the day of serving.
Watermelon and berry frappe
This thick, creamy and utterly delicious watermelon and berry frappe is a great way to start your day, or to reach for as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Naturally sweet and enlivened by a shot of lime.
Prawn salad with chargrilled watermelon & haloumi
Big, juicy chunks of chargrilled watermelon, sweet prawns and tangy haloumi, brought together with lime and mint… this salad is summer in a bowl!
Choc-dipped tropical fruit
Covering colourful tropical fruit with chocolate and an array of exotic toppings is one way to guarantee an eye-catching and delicious dessert.
Watermelon and strawberry ice-block
These watermelon and strawberry ice-blocks have a fraction the sugar of store-bought and all the flavour of fresh summer fruits.
Watermelon and haloumi salad
You will need about 600g watermelon (weighed with skin) for this recipe. Note
Greek breakfast berry muesli
Make the sugar syrup ahead; keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one month. Prepare the fruit the night before then assemble in the morning in a small airtight container, and don’t forget to take a spoon. Note
Love potion juice
All of the ingredients in this refreshing juice recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Super Foods and Power Juices cookbook are thought to be natural aphrodisiacs. They also happen to contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Watermelon feta salad
Serve this refreshing salad at your next barbecue.
Watermelon mocktail with strawberry & mint
Look forward to the good times with a colourful fizz.
Prawn & watermelon salad with fetta & sumac onions
This vibrant no-cook platter will be the centrepiece of your summer gatherings.
Watermelon cake
This impressive watermelon cake is a fun addition to kids’ parties and a healthy alternative to a classic cake.
Watermelon and mint granita
Presenting this fresh and cleansing italian-style dessert is an ideal way to wind down a summer party or family gathering.
Watermelon, rose and strawberry almond cake
This is the stuff that dreams are made of; luscious mascarpone cream and candied watermelon sandwiched between crispy almond meringue and topped with fresh strawberries. Your guests will love it.
Pure goodness fruit stacks with coconut cream
These colourful fruit stacks are both visually stunning and delicious. To make the healthy filling, you’ll need to refrigerate the coconut cream overnight first before you start.
Frozen watermelon margarita wedges
The irresistible combination of refreshing watermelon, zesty lime, dark chocolate chips and tequila makes it all too easy to eat a half quantity of these delicious morsels in one go. You’ll find this recipe, and others like it, in The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘SWEET’ cookbook.
Watermelon, lime and berry cheesecake jars
Refreshing watermelon, lime and berry cheesecake jars make the ultimate dessert this summer!
Healthy fruit ‘pizza’ kids birthday party cake
These cute little pizza cakes from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Easy Party Cakes’ cookbook are not what they seem – they’re actually made entirely out of fruit, creating a healthy sweet treat.
Watermelon and rosewater conserve
This watermelon and rosewater conserve from The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Made from Scratch’ cookbook is a delightfully sweet perfumed jam and perfect with morning or afternoon tea.
Chicken and watermelon rice noodle salad
If making the salad ahead of time, dress the salad just before serving. You could use thick rice noodles instead of the rice vermicelli. Note
Watermelon tabbouleh with marinated haloumi
An exotic tabbouleh dish with refreshing watermelon and marinated haloumi.
Za´atar chicken with haloumi & watermelon salad
Za’atar chicken, a Middle Eastern spice mixture, salad with haloumi and watermelon salad.
Spicy chicken with orange & watermelon salad
Harissa is a fiery Moroccan sauce or paste made from dried chillies, cumin, garlic, oil and caraway seeds.
