By Megan McFadden in Ingredient — Jun 12, 2021

35 Juicy and Delicious Vegan Watermelon Recipes

Quench your cravings with 35 juicy and delicious vegan watermelon recipes. From salads to desserts, there's something for everyone.

Watermelon is a great fruit to have in the summer because it keeps you hydrated. It’s also excellent in the fall because it’s in season.

If you like watermelon, try these vegan watermelon recipes today, including but not limited to the following:

Watermelon tabbouleh
Watermelon açaí bowl
Watermelon agua fresca
Watermelon salts
Patriotic watermelon cake

1. Watermelon Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is an Arab grain salad. Have some watermelon tabbouleh from Turnip the Oven.

2. Watermelon Açaí Bowl

Açaí bowls, one of the hottest American food trends, originated from a Brazilian dessert called açaí na tigela. Try a watermelon açaí bowl from Veggiekins.

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If you like brunch, read my blog post on vegan breakfast recipes.

3. Watermelon Agua Fresca

A month ago, one of my siblings made us some watermelon agua fresca, which was yummy. Make some watermelon agua fresca with the help of Mexican Made Meatless.

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If this recipe sounded familiar, it was also mentioned in my blog post about vegan Mexican recipes.

4. Watermelon Salts

Adding salt to your watermelon might sound silly, but it’s a great idea because salt, in moderation, is an essential nutrient needed for survival.

Make a watermelon salt bar thanks to In Fine Taste.

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This would be an excellent idea to have at a plant-based or vegan high school grad party.

5. Patriotic Watermelon Cake

With the 4th of July coming next month, that would be a fantastic excuse to make some patriotic food. Try some red, white, and blue watermelon cake, thanks to Abbey’s Kitchen.

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You may also like my blog post on vegan cake recipes.

6. Watermelon Jellies

You can have candy more times of the year besides Halloween. Here are some vegan watermelon jellies that you can make this summer from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken.

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If you have a sweet tooth, you may like my blog posts about vegan Halloween candy and vegan candy recipes.

7. Watermelon Lemon Mint Popsicles

You’re never too old to have a popsicle. Here are some watermelon lemon mint popsicles from ShortGirlTallOrder.

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You may also like my vegan popsicle blog post.

8. Watermelon Margarita

However, I’m limiting the margarita consumption to the 21+ crowd in the USA and whatever the legal age limit is elsewhere. If you’re legal, make some watermelon margaritas with the help of Bianca Zapatka.

9. Rainbow Fruit Kebabs Platter

June is Pride Month, and I’m proud that my home state of Iowa was the 3rd state to legalize same-sex marriage in the United States.

Let’s celebrate the progress made towards bettering queer rights with these rainbow fruit kebabs from Healthy Gluten-Free Family.

10. Watermelon Rind Coleslaw

Did you know that you can make recipes out of watermelon rind? Here’s some watermelon rind coleslaw from fannetastic food.

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Try these cabbage recipes today.

11. Watermelon Poke Bowl

Poke is a raw fish dish that came from Hawaii. For a vegan version, here’s a watermelon poke bowl by Sharon Palmer.

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Poke is one of many traditional American recipes.

12. Watermelon Mojito Salad

Salads are terrific for summer barbecues and festivities. The first one is a watermelon mojito salad from Sweet Simple Vegan.

13. Watermelon Fruit Pizza

Who’s in the mood for some pizza? Have some watermelon fruit pizza thanks to Nest and Grow.

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Read my blog post about vegan pizza recipes for more pizza recipes.

14. Ahi Tuna

Watermelon can be put in savory dishes instead of just being sweet. For example, here’s some vegan ahi tuna from Plant You.

15. Watermelon Tequila Pops

No matter how tempting they are, ensure your kids don’t get into your stash of adult freeze pops. Try making these watermelon tequila pops for a grown-up get-together with the help of The Little Epicurean.

16. Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

Strawberries sound good right now, especially with watermelon. Make a strawberry watermelon smoothie from ShortGirlTallOrder.

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You can find more strawberry recipes in my blog post about vegan strawberry recipes.

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa | Paleo, Vegan, Whole30 - thefitfork.com

Got the grill going this weekend? My Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa is a simple yet stunning addition to your summer spread. Bursting with sweet-savory flavor thanks to the season’s best produce, this creative fruit salad is a family favorite for backyard cookouts and pool parties. Plus, with simple, fresh ingredients, it fits with Paleo,

thefitfork.com - The Fit ForkJennifer FIsher

17. Grilled Watermelon

Fruit tastes good on the grill too. Here is some grilled watermelon with cherry balsamic salsa, a recipe on TheFitFork.com.

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If you’re a cherry lover, check out my blog post on vegan cherry recipes.

18. Watermelon Gelato

Gelato is an Italian dessert that is kind of like ice cream. Try this watermelon gelato recipe by Dreena Burton.

19. Watermelon Corn Salad

Iowa has some of the best corn on the cob around, but that’s probably because it’s widely available and locally grown. Whether fresh corn is available in your area, I recommend making this watermelon corn salad from Clean Food Crush.

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For more corn recipes, read my vegan corn blog post.

20. Watermelon Slushie

Slushies make me think of gas stations and movie theaters. For a fruity variety, have a watermelon slushie, thanks to From My Bowl.

21. Mint Watermelon Sorbet

Sorbet is a frozen dessert from ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). Try some mint watermelon sorbet from The Greedy Vegan.

22. Watermelon Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a cold Spanish soup. Make some watermelon gazpacho from Bites of Wellness.

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23. Watermelon Chopped Salad

A chopped salad has all its ingredients chopped and mixed instead of layered. Have a watermelon chopped salad from The Viet Vegan.

24. Watermelon Mango Pico de Gallo

Also known as salsa fresca, pico de gallo is a Mexican salsa. Try some watermelon pico de gallo from Damn Delicious.

25. Watermelon Sticks

Who wants a healthy alternative to French fries? Then have these watermelon sticks instead, thanks to Abbey’s Kitchen.

26. Coconut Watermelon Ice Cream

This blog post wouldn’t be complete without some watermelon ice cream. Make some coconut watermelon ice cream with the help of Desi~licious RD.

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27. Watermelon Rind Dosa

Watermelon rind dosa, aka kalingada polo, are Indian pancakes that are made out of the white part of a watermelon. Try some watermelon rind dosa from Holy Cow Vegan.

28. BBQ Watermelon Fillet

I first thought of making this blog post after my brother showed me a YouTube video about some restaurants making smoked watermelon ham to provide more vegan options.

Since I prefer fillet over ham, make some BBQ watermelon fillet from Gaz Oakley.

29. Watermelon Ceviche

Ceviche is a Peruvian seafood dish. Try some watermelon ceviche, which is one of Chef Priyanka’s most popular recipes.

30. Watermelon Silver Tequila Cocktail

Who’s ready to try a new cocktail? Here’s a watermelon cocktail recipe from Mexican Made Meatless.

31. Spicy Watermelon Mocktails

Many people have told me that you have to have alcohol to have a fun time, but that isn’t true. If you’re not interested in drinking tonight or you don’t drink at all like me, just don’t do it.

Instead, enjoy this spicy nonalcoholic watermelon mocktail thanks to The Viet Vegan.

32. Spicy Watermelon Sushi

Sushi is a Japanese dish created by rolling raw fish and rice with seaweed. Try some watermelon sushi from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken.

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Find more vegan seafood alternatives in my blog post about plant-based Lent recipes.

33. Watermelon Smoothie

Initially, I was only going to include one smoothie in this blog post until I found this vegan watermelon smoothie recipe from Holy Cow Vegan. It looked so scrumptious that I had to include another one.

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For more smoothie ideas, read my blog post about vegan smoothie recipes.