15 Ways To Use Leftover Watermelon
Watermelon, the ultimate refreshing summer fruit, can leave us with a lot of leftovers. Don't let them go to waste! Learn the 15 Best Ways To Use Leftover Watermelon this summer.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Knife
- plastic wrap
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 1 piece Watermelon leftovers (flesh or rind)
Instructions
- Watermelon Lemonade: Simply blend the watermelon pieces in a blender until smooth. Strain if you prefer juice without pulp. Add lemon juice and sweetener. Serve chilled.
- Watermelon Salad: Combine cubed watermelon with crumbled feta cheese, mint leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. It's a perfect mix of sweet, salty, and fresh flavors.
- Watermelon Sorbet: Puree watermelon and strain. Mix with a little bit of sugar and lemon juice, then freeze. Stir every few hours until it's a light, icy consistency.
- Watermelon Salsa: Dice watermelon and combine with diced onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Use as a topping for grilled chicken or fish, or serve as a dip with tortilla chips.
- Grilled Watermelon: Cut watermelon into thick slices and grill each side for a few minutes. Sprinkle with a little bit of sea salt before serving.
- Watermelon Gazpacho: Puree watermelon, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in a blender. Add red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt. Chill before serving.
- Watermelon Smoothie: Blend watermelon, a banana, and a handful of strawberries for a refreshing drink. Add a bit of yogurt or almond milk for a creamier texture.
- Watermelon Popsicles: Puree watermelon and pour into popsicle molds. Freeze and enjoy a natural, refreshing treat on a hot day.
- Watermelon Pizza: Slice watermelon into round, flat slices and top with Greek yogurt, berries, and a drizzle of honey for a fun, healthy snack.
- Watermelon Rind Pickles: Peel and cut the rind into chunks. Boil with sugar, vinegar, and spices until tender. Let cool in the syrup, then refrigerate for a few hours.
- Watermelon Jelly: Puree watermelon and strain. Mix with sugar and pectin, then boil until it reaches the desired consistency. Pour into jars and seal.
- Watermelon Infused Water: Add cubes or slices of watermelon into a jug of water. Leave it in the fridge for a few hours to let the flavors infuse.
- Watermelon Martini: Blend watermelon and strain. Mix the juice with vodka and a little bit of lime juice. Serve chilled.
- Watermelon Ice Cubes: Cut watermelon into small pieces or use a melon baller, then freeze. Use these fruity cubes in your water or iced tea.
- Watermelon Rind Curry: Peel the green skin from the rind and cut into small pieces. Cook with your favorite spices, tomatoes, and onions for a unique, vegetarian curry.