Watermelon

There’s no law that says watermelon salads must incorporate feta. This renegade combination is at once sweet, tart, and savory—the kind of dish that’s as comfortable at the breakfast table as it is at a potluck.

Did you know you can grill a steak, toss together a ceviche, and make watermelon poké—all on a sailboat? Neither did we until we charted a course for the Channel Islands with a veteran crew of food lovers.

Marinating and searing the watermelon concentrates its flavor and primes it for this savory treatment.

If you have a really ripe, gorgeous watermelon, you may not need any sugar at all.

Margaritas are always wearing their party hats.

Don't just pick up any old watermelon at the market. Find the very best, ripest one. Here's how.

Here is some fruit-spiration for your summer weekend. You're welcome.

Out of tequila? Never fear: Using vodka instead makes this watermelon margarita recipe just as delicious.

Here's how to buy, store, and cook with watermelon, in season in August.

This no-cook salsa pairs sweet and juicy watermelon with smoky chiles. Looks like gravy, tastes like summer.

The ultimate summer snack just got a revamp.

The color-coded salad is one of Babylonstoren’s signature dishes and always features a mix of fruits and vegetables on the same plate. Chef Maranda Engelbrecht says produce that looks good together tastes great together, too, and she’s developed specific vinaigrettes to complement the red, yellow, and green options.

This Southern melon pickle deserves a spot in your fridge. Here’s how to get just the right flesh-to-rind ratio.

This summer, take juicy, ripe cantaloupes, honeydews, and more beyond the fruit plate. These are our best melon recipes.

This dish is a bold mix of salty, sweet, and acidic components. Crunchy slabs of melon and sharp greens keep it fresh; meaty chops provide depth.

Waste not, watermelon lovers: This Southern pickle deserves a spot in your fridge. It's great alongside grilled pork chops, but we'd happily snack on it right out of the jar.

A super-juicy watermelon is key; it should feel heavy for its size and sound hollow when tapped.

This sweet and salty nut-and-seed brittle will send granola packing. Serve for breakfast or as a simple dessert.

For best flavor, head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet until solid.

Watch the video and learn how to make this recipe.

Recipes, buying tips, and storage suggestions for watermelons, which are in season in August.

Watermelon's natural sweetness gets a little boost from agave syrup instead of refined sugar in this refreshing summer beverage.