Sometimes, it feels like we are spending all of our time in the kitchen – chopping, cooking, cleaning, repeat. But with these quick-and-easy make-ahead watermelon recipes, you can put cooking on your to-do list just once a week, freeing your time back up!

Set It and Forget It

It doesn’t matter if you’re an “early bird gets the worm” kind of person or a snooze button lover. These Watermelon Breakfast Parfaits are a sweet, satisfying breakfast, sure to start your mornings on the right foot. Just assemble the night before, and they’ll be ready for you in the A.M. We prep ours in jars for an easy grab-and-go!

Breakfast recipe in a jar on a blue board

Get the Recipe: Watermelon Breakfast Parfaits

 

Make it, Take it!

Cross “making lunch” off your daily tasks with this recipe! By meal prepping this Watermelon Feta Salad at the beginning of the week and portioning out accordingly, you are all set! Or if you’re a work-from-home type of person, you have more time in the day to tackle the rest of your to-do list.

 

Recreate It: Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

 

Just Heat Up

Sometimes, it’s easiest to stick dinner in the microwave, sit back and enjoy. That’s where this Roasted Salmon with Watermelon Salsa comes in. Simply reheat salmon and your grain of choice (We chose quinoa, but rice or potatoes work well, too!), then top with your watermelon salsa for a fresh zing of flavor. It’s the perfect quick and delicious meal after a long day.

Salmon on a bed of quinoa and watermelon salsa

Cook This Up: Roasted Salmon with Watermelon Salsa

 

Push Blend and Go

Hungry for a fast yet filling afternoon snack? Look no further than this Superfood Smoothie with watermelon. Prep all ingredients in a container, and keep in the fridge. All you have to do then is dump it in the blender, hit a button and watch the magic happen.

Rosy-Red-Superfood-Smoothie

Save This Smoothie: Rosy Red Superfood Smoothie

 

Craving more make-ahead ideas with watermelon? Head to our recipes page for tons of refreshingly tasty inspiration.