10 Creative & Healthy Watermelon Recipes for July 4th

What's a cookout without a refreshing drink? This recipe from Teremana tequila is the most delicious way to stay hydrated this weekend.

Watermelon Margaritas

Can't take the heat and humidity? Cool off with a homemade popsicle you can feel good about. Its short ingredient list and low sugar count knock the majority of packaged pops out of the water.

Watermelon & Kiwi Pops

Seven ingredients and about 30 minutes are all you need to whip up this refreshingly sweet and crunchy salad.

Balsamic Watermelon Chicken Salad

Kick that salty jar of salsa to the curb and whip up this simple—yet remarkably healthy—dip at home. Paired with veggies or tortilla chips, it makes a creative addition to party platters.

Watermelon Blueberry Salsa

If you haven't paired grains with watermelon before, this summer dish is about to change your life. All you'll need to whip this up is quinoa (the only grain that's a complete source of protein), watermelon, honey, feta, basil, lime juice, and a few simple seasonings.

Watermelon, Feta, & Basil Quinoa

his no-cook watermelon dish is overflowing with flavor thanks to the addition of lime juice, chili powder, honey, mint, and basil.

Chili Lime Cucumber Noodles on Salted Watermelon with Mint & Basil

Who knew you could make chilled soup with watermelon? This ingenious blogger. All you need to make it is a blender, meaning cleanup is minimal, which is always a bonus.

Watermelon Gazpacho

This one's for you, bacon lovers. Though watermelon and bacon may be an unusual combination, we can assure you it's a delicious one.

Watermelon Bacon Salad

If you've never grilled watermelon before, this is the summer you should try it out. In this recipe, the charred fruit serves as a delicious base for a new take on the classic tomato Caprese salad you already know and love.

Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salad

Enjoy this sophisticated pick-me-up of tart raspberries, sweet watermelon, and a hint of cool mint leaves with your next meal.

Fresh Mint Granita with Watermelon & Raspberries

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