7 Ways to Eat More Watermelon on Memorial Day
By Food & Wine
Updated May 05, 2017
Grilled Watermelon with Yogurt
Credit: MARTIN MORRELL
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and nothing says summer like watermelon. Get creative with these seven amazing watermelon recipes.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Pickled Watermelon Rind with Ginger and Jalapeños
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.
2 of 7
Watermelon, Feta and Almond Salad
Chef Scott Conant's simple salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon with feta, salt and crunchy toasted almonds.
3 of 7
Advertisement
Mojito-Watermelon Pops
These boozy pops feature layers of minty mojito and vodka-spiked watermelon juice.
5 of 7
Watermelon and Mascarpone Parfaits
It doesn't get any easier than these no-cook dessert parfaits.
6 of 7
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Grilled Watermelon with Yogurt
This is chef Michael Psilakis's modern take on the traditional Greek combination of watermelon and feta cheese.
7 of 7
By Food & Wine