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By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern

This summer, try a few of these creative ways to use watermelon in your diet! Watermelon has multiple health benefits and is a delicious addition to your meals, as an ingredient or by itself! So instead of eating it as a side like you normally do, try some of these recipes that use watermelon!

5 Minute, Easy Watermelon Sorbet

Watermelon Juice

Watermelon Salad (I suggest adding spinach to this if you want to get in your daily greens)

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette

Grilled Watermelon Salad

Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers

Watermelon Margarita Mocktails

Watermelon & Tomato Salad

Watermelon Ice Cream

Watermelon Caprese

Boozy Melon Bites (can be made without alcohol)

Watermelon Fruit Roll-Ups

Watermelon Sangria

Watermelon Piña Coladas

Flank Steak with Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad

Boozy Watermelon Slushie

Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri

Watermelon Salsa

Lastly, try watermelon with Tajin sprinkled on top for a spicy sweet treat!

Find more delicious summer recipes on Fill Your Plate’s recipe database!