Picnic season means relaxing time outside with all the best things: friends, family and food. When you look back at good times from summers past, we bet watermelon was there. Simple to slice and oh-so-joyous to eat, watermelon has always been a summertime staple, and always will be!
As you pack up your picnic basket this summer, bring watermelon with you! On the beach, at the park, on a boat or even in your backyard, the picnic is wherever you and the watermelon are. Take these summer recipes to-go for instant happy memories.
Take Savory Sides To-Go
Sweet and salty is a classic combo for a reason. Watermelon pairs perfectly with savory ingredients, like in these Watermelon Prosciutto Skewers with basil and balsamic.
Try these other prep and pack ahead recipes:
Upgrade Grilled Picnic Foods
When pickled, watermelon can be a zingy addition to tried-and-true picnic foods. Elevate hamburgers, hot dogs and more with a crunch from Watermelon Rind Pickles or Watermelon Sweet Relish.
Save these recipes for summer picnics, BBQs and cookouts:
Sip on Watermelon Goodness
A refreshing, tart Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade is the obvious choice for sipping outside. This recipe makes four servings, plenty for you and your crew!
If lemonade is not your speed, try:
Freeze These Treats For Sunny Day, Summer Night
No meal is complete without a treat to cap it off, and warm-weather picnics call for a cold, fruity dessert that’s not too sweet. This four-ingredient Watermelon Italian Ice is easy to take wherever you go. Just blend, freeze, pack in a cooler, then scoop and serve around the picnic table!
More frozen treats to make this summer:
Searching for more summer refreshment? Explore these beat-the-heat ideas with juicy watermelon: https://www.watermelon.org/the-slice/beat-the-heat-summer-recipes/
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