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Watermelon Soup? 5 Heavenly Watermelon Dishes That Transport You to the Beach

Nyul Debóra3 min read
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Watermelon and Quinoa Yogurt

Watermelon and Quinoa Yogurt
The easiest way to enjoy watermelon beyond just eating it alone is to pile it on top of yogurt and sprinkle with quinoa flakes or oats.

Start with plain Greek yogurt and blend it with red berries to taste. Then add watermelon cubes and quinoa or oat flakes. Mix well, and you’ve got a delicious breakfast or snack ready in no time.

Watermelon Gazpacho

Watermelon Gazpacho
Gazpacho, the Spanish cold tomato soup, is a summer classic that’s incredibly refreshing on hot days. But have you thought about boosting the classic version with other veggies and fruits, like watermelon?

Just dice seedless watermelon and blend it with tomatoes and other veggies such as bell peppers and peeled cucumber. Top with fresh tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, or microgreens for an extra fresh touch. Enjoy this special, cooling soup that instantly feels like a seaside treat.

Watermelon with Grilled Cheese

Watermelon with Grilled Cheese
When you want a quick, light meal that’s easy on the stomach, grilled cheese often comes to mind. It’s a great choice for lunch or dinner. But sometimes, a little twist is just what you need — enter watermelon.

While experts usually advise against eating fruit for dinner, grilled cheese paired with watermelon cubes and veggies like cucumber and red onion makes a perfect lunch. This combo creates a light, special, and super quick main dish that feels like you picked it from a beachside hotel buffet.

Hearty Chicken Salad

Hearty Chicken Salad
A tasty chicken salad is just as good a main dish in summer as a slice of cool watermelon for a snack. So why not combine the two into a mouthwatering lunch?

Make a rich chicken salad loaded with veggies like carrots, steamed broccoli, corn, spring onions, bell peppers, and iceberg lettuce. Top it off with watermelon cubes for a nutritious, quick, and simple main course that’s truly delicious.

Watermelon Popsicles

Watermelon Popsicles
Last but not least, when it comes to easy watermelon treats, you can’t miss making popsicles that literally look like a slice of watermelon.

Blend seedless watermelon, pour it into a popsicle mold, and add a few small blueberries to mimic watermelon seeds. Freeze for a few hours, then add yogurt on top and freeze again for 1-2 hours. Finally, top with pureed kiwi and freeze until solid. Voilà — a double watermelon popsicle!

Beyond these dishes, there are countless ways to enjoy watermelon. Whether in soups, mains, desserts, or snacks, it instantly brings a special Mediterranean vibe to your table — making you feel like you’ve been whisked away to the beach in a flash. Need more reasons to try a watermelon dish soon?

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