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Summer Watermelon Recipes

by Magnolia
Published on July 8, 2022

Few foods are as happily consumed with sticky hands and dripping chins as a slice of watermelon in summertime. Served as a dessert, an afternoon snack, or the highlight of an outdoor picnic, this seasonal melon can shine in any menu. Whether you're hosting a barbecue and it's a play on a savory starter or it's an icy treat to end a family dinner, you can enjoy the fresh and vibrant addition of watermelon throughout the season.

Grilled Pork Tacos and Watermelon Relish

Grilled Watermelon + Feta Salad Stacks

Watermelon Pico de Gallo

Pink Watermelon Lemonade Slush

Watermelon Lime Yogurt Pops

Story by Joy Bithrow

Photography by Adam Albright

Food Styling by Charles Worthington

Produced by Scott J. Johnson

This story originally appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of Magnolia Journal.

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