Watermelon balls with cucumber, scallions and lemon in a bowl with a serving size in the background.

Hello, springtime! This season was made for simple pleasures: enjoying warmer weather, gathering with friends and family and eating juicy, refreshing watermelon. 

Balling watermelon is a simple way to elevate easy recipes for every upcoming gathering. From bubbly, bright spritzes to flower power, we’ve got the lineup you need to swing into spring.

Start with a Spring Salad

Bright and light, this Watermelon Cucumber Salad is the epitome of springtime flavors. Break out your melon baller for a fun shape that will wow crowds at holidays, grad parties and more. 

Watermelon balls with cucumber, scallions and lemon in a bowl with a serving size in the background.

Celebrate Spritz Season

We’re claiming it now: spring is the (unofficial) beginning of spritz season! This refreshing and sweet Watermelon Spritz is perfect after a hard day of spring cleaning or a not-so-hard day of sitting in the sunshine. Follow the recipe for a fun mocktail, or add any alcohol of your choice!

Watermelon spritz mocktail in a wine glass with crushed rose petals on the rim. Also has three melon balls on a skewer draped across the glass with melon balls in the background.

Stick with Salad Skewers

Pan-fried or grilled halloumi is all the rage, and it’s safe to say we’ve more than hopped on the bandwagon. And once you try these salad skewers with watermelon balls, halloumi, mango and lettuce, you will, too. Drizzle with vinaigrette for a sweet-and-savory appetizer.Two salad skewers overhead view

Snack on Shareable Charcuterie

Adding watermelon balls and springy cutouts to your board is a simple way to upgrade charcuterie! Take inspiration from our “kid-friendly” snack board, which offers tasty bites for every palette.watermelon and such charcuterie tray

Bring the Flower Power

Flowering Garden Watermelon Carving

Still waiting for those tulip bulbs you planted to bloom? Make your own (tastier) garden! This watermelon flower garden will be the centerpiece of your next party. It’s easier to make than it may look, and super satisfying to eat.

Wondering how to use a melon baller to make these scrumptious recipes? Visit our How To page or watch this video to see how you can simply slice, dice and ball your fruit.