Today we are celebrating one of the most refreshing, summery, and unexpectedly versatile fruit out there – the watermelon! You guessed it, it’s National Watermelon Day, and we have put together a list of sweet and savory recipes that use this fruit’s potential to the fullest. We’ve got everything from BBQ fillet and vegan tuna to watermelon pizza, spicy popsicles, and cocktails, but whichever vegan watermelon recipe you pick, we guarantee you’ll love it!
Savory Vegan Watermelon Recipes
Wagyumelon Katsu (Deep Fried Watermelon Steak Cutlets) by Okonomi Kitchen
A crispy beef cutlet made from watermelon sounds mind-blowing, doesn’t it? Head on over to Okonomi Kitchen to learn how to make it happen!
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BBQ Watermelon Fillet by Avant Garde Vegan
This melt-in-your-mouth vegan watermelon recipe is another take on the recent watermelon mock-meat trend. Make sure to watch the how-to video via the recipe link to see the full process!
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Vegan Watermelon Salad with Sumac Onions, Chunky Feta Dip and Tamarind & Preserved Lemon Dressing by Legally Plant-Based
In the latest addition to her All About The Veg! column, Seiran Sinjari talks about watermelon, a fruit synonymous with summer, as well as some tips on how to pick a perfect one. Her recipe for vegan watermelon salad is not only a sophisticated, grownup version of her favorite easy summer meal but a refreshing seasonal treat for everyone to enjoy.
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Watermelon Vegan Tuna with Spicy Mayo Sauce by Murielle Banackissa
This vegan watermelon recipe turns everyone’s favorite juicy fruit into flavorful vegan tuna in just a few uncomplicated steps. Who knew watermelon was that versatile!
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Watermelon Mojito Salad by Sweet Simple Vegan
The photos of this vegan watermelon salad scream “refreshing”, don’t they? It’s a perfect juicy summer treat that will help you stay hydrated while enjoying bold flavors of mint, lime, and cayenne pepper that highlight the sweetness of the watermelon.
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“Tuna” Gunkan Maki Sushi by Chez Jorge
If you didn’t know you could make tuna gunkan sushi out of oven-roasted, soy-marinated watermelons, you do now! This perfectly shareable vegan watermelon recipe is a real crowdpleaser.
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Watermelon Lemon-Parsley Grain Salad by The Viet Vegan
Watermelon is a great addition to both fruit salads and those more on the savory side, like this recipe by The Viet Vegan, pairing the fruit’s sweetness and juiciness with barley, parsley, chickpeas, hot sauce, and lemon juice!
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Sweet Vegan Watermelon Recipes
Watermelon Acai Bowl by Veggie Kins
Start your day right with this vegan watermelon recipe that is perfect for hot summer mornings, and is a great way to work leftover watermelon into a fuss-free nutrient-rich meal.
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Watermelon Pizza by Pick Up Limes
This vegan watermelon pizza is a feast for the eyes as much as it is for the stomach! It’s a kid-friendly recipe (even if that means your inner kid), so play around with toppings and enjoy this super easy vegan watermelon recipe to the fullest!
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Watermelon Paleta Shot by Dora’s Table
If you like your popsicles to be on the boozy side, you’ve got to try this vegan watermelon recipe inspired by the famous watermelon paleta shot, which is a very popular drink along the border of US-Mexico. These refreshing tequila-laced treats are covered in spicy tajin mix and will be perfect for an adult pool party or a day at the beach!
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Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca by The Curious Chickpea
Eating watermelon straight up is already a great way to stay hydrated in the summer, but making agua frescas out of it is a simple way to complicate the flavor without adding much effort!
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Fizzy Watermelon Floats by Hot For Food
Nothing says summer like a vegan ice cream float that’s made with watermelon, strawberries, and sparkling lime water. So good, and so easy to make!
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Watermelon Mojitos by Jessica in the Kitchen
Another refreshing beverage on our list that’s meant for adults only, these watermelon mojitos are made with white rum and only 4 more ingredients, and the blender will do most of the work for you. Cheers!
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