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12 Watermelon Recipes That Prove This Juicy Fruit Is More Versatile Than You Think

Watermelon is one of those characteristically summer fruits, though we'll admit we don't eat it as often or in as many ways that we could. There are so many unique watermelon recipes out there that we could get our fix of this fruit every day of the week without possibly getting bored. There's more to this melon than meets the eye, after all.

To take your watermelon game from simple BBQ side dish to gourmet ingredient, follow these 12 recipes to kick things up a notch. You're in for a sweet treat.

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by Rebecca Deczynski

June 10, 2015

Grilled Halloumi Cheese And Watermelon Salad

This deceptively easy-to-make appetizer by A Cozy Kitchen is a savory way to get your watermelon fix.

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Fresh Watermelon Jello

The ingredient that makes these jello sliders by A Beautiful Mess truly stand out? Sea salt.

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Fresh Watermelon Cake With Summer Berries

This may be one of the most glorious healthy dessert recipes we’ve come across. Half Baked Harvest makes one juicy cake.

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Watermelon And Tomato Salsa

Pile an extra kick onto your torilla chips with a sweet salsa by Steamy Kitchen.

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Watermelon Burrata Salad With Yogurt Dressing

This meal by A Spicy Perspective is everything we love in a summer salad recipe: crisp, refreshing, and filling.

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Watermelon Margaritas

Cool down with the ultimate summer take on this classic cocktail by The Crepes of Wrath.

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Watermelon Peach Caprese Salad

Watermelon, peaches, and mozzarella make up the perfect trio in Joy the Baker’s simply divine caprese salad.

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Watermelon Salad With Balsamic Reduction

Savory balsamic vinegar isn’t the most obvious pairing for fruit, but you’ve got to trust Damn Delicious on this one. The unexpected is a match made in heaven.

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