7 Ways to Eat More Watermelon on Memorial Day

This sweet-tangy riff on the Spanish staple is great for a crowd.

Pickling watermelon rind has long been a Southern tradition. In this version, low-acid rice vinegar becomes infused with jalapeño and ginger for a brightly flavored brine with a kick. The watermelon rind is sliced very thin for these pickles, making them perfect for piling on a sandwich.

Chef Scott Conant's simple salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon with feta, salt and crunchy toasted almonds.

Fragrant cardamom syrup tops this healthy granita.

These boozy pops feature layers of minty mojito and vodka-spiked watermelon juice.

It doesn't get any easier than these no-cook dessert parfaits.

This is chef Michael Psilakis's modern take on the traditional Greek combination of watermelon and feta cheese.