It’s so hot that my lunch is usually a tomato sandwich, avocado toast, or a big bowl of chilled watermelon chunks. Today, I have 15 vegan watermelon recipes for you.
There’s cool summer recipes for drinks with herbs, or cocktails, salsa, frozen treats, soups and salads – all to help you enjoy that extra hot days. I like to keep a bag of frozen watermelon chunks to add to water or smoothies too!
Have a Watermelon Lemon-Balm Mint Cooler as a fancy aperitif before diner or enjoy it anytime because it’s not too sweet. It’s a great way to use up some lemon balm too.
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Veggies Save The Day’s Sparkling Watermelon Agua Fresca is a great refresher for a sticky hot afternoon. You can also try my pineapple mint agua fresca recipe for a change of pace.
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Pepper Bowl’s Watermelon Lemonade is a delicious summer drink that adds in basil to make it special.
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You have to try the Best Watermelon Margarita Recipe from All She Cooks. I see a build your own taco bar in your future with lentil quinoa tacos, slow cooker potato and bean mole, cauliflower queso, and an array of garden fresh veggies.
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5 Ingredient Watermelon Salsa from A Cedar Spoon is not to be missed. Add it to tacos, wraps, or just eat it with chips.
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Get more fruit into your family with these Watermelon Ice Lollies from Including Cake. They have a thin layer of vegan frosting made with vegan yogurt. If you have extra vegan yogurt you could make my mango lassi popsicles too.
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These Watermelon Lime Popsicles with No Added Sugar from Veganosity are pretty and lime and watermelon are delicious together. If you have extra limes make some pineapple mojito popsicles to go with them.
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Watermelon Frosty, Summer Smoothie from Happy Healthy Life is actually one of my favorite summer drinks and the main reason I always have some coconut water on hand.
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Vegan Watermelon Jellies from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken are cute little snacks that take a bit extra time but are totally worth it. These would be a great summer project for your kids or your neighbor’s kids too!
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Fried Dandelion’s Watermelon Gazpacho will cool you down on the hottest of days and requires no cooking at all!
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Watermelon Fennel Gazpacho from Glue and Glitter is another version of the perfect summer soup.
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Watermelon and Strawberry Salad With Ginger and Lime Syrup from Manu’s Menu can be a salad, breakfast, or a dessert.
Veggie Primer’s Spicy Watermelon Spinach Salad makes a great lunch or dinner.
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Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mint Dressing from Veganocity is a beautiful potluck dish or a great easy dinner for . sweltering evening.
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Watermelon Mojito Mule Sorbet from Fried Dandelions is a great way to end a long day or a great meal.
Karen says
You are just amazing Kathy Hester! Love, Love, Love, all your cookbooks and website. You and your ideas make the plant based life style exciting and delish.
Linda from Veganosity says
This is such a beautiful roundup of watermelon recipes! What could be better in the summer? Thanks for including our popsicles and Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad! Sharing!