What Is Watermelon and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with watermelon? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 47 recipes to put it to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 NLEA serving (280g)Where found
Watermelon is usually found in the fruit section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Watermelon is a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does watermelon weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, balls | 154 grams |
| 1 cup, diced | 152 grams |
| 1 melon (15" long x 7-1/2" dia) | 4518 grams |
| 1 wedge (approx 1/16 of melon) | 286 grams |
| 10 watermelon balls | 122 grams |
| 1 NLEA serving | 280 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 西瓜 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | pastèque | |
| en español: | sandía |
Recipes using watermelon
There are 47 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Arugula, Watermelon & Feta Salad
Quick and easy to prepare, and very scrumptious combination! Enjoy watermelon with the fresh arugula and greek style feta cheese!
Watermelon, Arugula & Feta Salad
Sweet-juicy watermelon cubes, peppery arugula leaves, salty and creamy feta cheese are tossed with a light balsamic-olive oil vinaigrette. A great summer salad that adds some refresh-ness to your BBQ.
Watermelon Sorbet
Watermelon sorbet with pureed fresh watermelon, lemon juice, and a corn syrup simple syrup for the smoothest, scoopable texture. The summer freezer dessert that captures peak melon flavor.
Summer Watermelon Salad
A fresh and tasty combination of salty, juicy and sweet perfect for a hot day, especially served in the watermelon shell.
Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
Watermelon, feta cheese, olives and mint together make a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect on a hot summer day!
A1 Watermelon Salad
A tasty balsamic vinaigrette tossed with watermelon and feta cheese, a fresh and scrumptious salad which works well with any grilled dish!
Watermelon Sherbet
Creamy watermelon sherbet churned with evaporated skim milk, lemon juice, and a touch of gelatin for silky smooth scoops. A lighter frozen treat that captures peak summer melon flavor.
Fresh Watermelon & Low-fat Vanilla Yogurt Ice
Frozen desserts are always welcomed, try this fresh watermelon and low-fat vanilla yogurt ice, very tasty and you no need to worry about calories and fat.
Watermelon, Mint & Feta Salad with Citrus Dressing
Juicy and sweet watermelon cubes are tossed with fresh mint leaves, feta cheese and a light yet tasty citrus dressing made with orange juice, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and a bit shallots. Use any kind of your favorite greens as a base. A great summer salad.
Chilled Puree of Beet & Watermelon
Slow-cooked beets pureed with fresh watermelon and chicken stock into a stunning chilled soup. Just six ingredients create a silky, naturally sweet cold soup with a vibrant magenta color.
Freddi's Fruit Cocktail Mix
Homemade frozen fruit cocktail mix with watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, grapes, and blueberries in an orange-lemonade syrup. Freeze in pint containers for up to 8 months of fresh fruit cups.
Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip
Fruit kabobs with yogurt dip: skewers of watermelon, pineapple, grapes, strawberries, and kiwi served with a creamy strawberry yogurt dip. A colorful, no-cook, healthy snack or party platter kids love.
Spicy Maple Fruit Kabobs
Grilled fruit kabobs brushed with maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, bitters, and red pepper flakes. Sweet, smoky, and spicy summer dessert ready in 30 minutes.
Watermelon Punch
Watermelon punch combines fresh watermelon balls and juice with brandy, simple syrup, and lemon-lime soda, served in a hollowed-out watermelon shell. A showstopping summer party drink for backyard crowds.
Ham Mousse with Peaches
Ham mousse with peaches, a savory baked custard of ground ham, eggs, cream, Dijon mustard, and port wine, unmolded and garnished with fresh peaches, pickled watermelon rind, and almonds.
Melon in Mint Sauce
Fresh melon salad with cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon tossed in a creamy mint and cardamom sauce. A chilled summer fruit dish with light sour cream dressing.
Watermelon & Pepper Sauce
Watermelon cubes with a spicy lime dipping sauce made from lime juice, salt, and hot pepper sauce. A three-ingredient summer snack ready in 10 minutes.
Melon Balls in Watermelon Sauce
Cantaloupe and honeydew melon balls soaked in fresh watermelon juice with rum and sugar. A boozy, refreshing summer fruit dessert that chills overnight for maximum flavor.
Lime Mold
Retro lime gelatin mold layered with orange sections, grapefruit, pineapple, maraschino cherries, and melon balls. A colorful vintage fruit salad.
Watermelon Chiffon Pie
Light and airy no-bake watermelon chiffon pie in a buttery graham cracker crust. Pureed watermelon, whipped cream, and fluffy egg whites create a cloud-like filling that chills to set.
Gelo Di Mellone
Gelo di Mellone, a traditional Sicilian watermelon pudding thickened with cornstarch, studded with pistachios, chocolate, and candied citron, finished with cinnamon.
Melon Grape Salad
Fresh melon and grape salad with cantaloupe, watermelon, and green grapes tossed in a honey-lime-Dijon dressing. A sweet-tangy summer fruit salad with a savory twist.
