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Beat the heat: 6 refreshing ways with watermelon

By Melissa Scheepers, 24 November 2017

Cool off this summer with one of these refreshing recipes starring watermelon. Think coolers, salsas, starters, mains (of course) and dessert.

A chilled watermelon wedge on a hot day is a summer favourite but there are so many more ways to enjoy the season’s juiciest, most thirst-quenching fruit.

The drink:

WATERMELON AND ROSEMARY COCKTAIL

Start sipping this five-ingredient cocktail and you won’t be able to stop. If you’d like an extra kick, add a tot of fynbos gin.

Get the recipe here.

If you like this, also try: watermelon, raspberry and mint cooler.

The salsa:

SEARED SALMON WITH WATERMELON SALSA

Watermelon infused with ginger, chilli, coriander, rice wine vinegar, limes and sesame oil is the perfect side to serve with seared salmon (or any mildly flavoured fish.) Plus, this meal takes only 30 minutes to make.

Get the recipe here.

If you like this, also try: starry watermelon salsa salad.

The starter:

TEMPURA PRAWN, AVOCADO AND MELON SALAD

It you love avocado ritz, then this is right up your alley, though this recipe has a little more crunch thanks to the tempura prawns.

Get the recipe here.

If you like this, also try: prosciutto with watermelon.

The salad:

JUICY WATERMELON SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND CHILLI YOGHURT

Go big and make an impression with this watermelon salad featuring cucumber, mango, mint and fresh herbs. Serve with chilli yoghurt for a touch of heat.

Get the recipe here.

If you like this, also try: grilled halloumi and watermelon salad.

The main:

Grilled whole fish with watermelon salsa

Is there any more dish more summery than this? We think not. Whole grilled (sustainable) fish, served on cool slices of watermelon. It’s definitely the meal of the season.

Get the recipe here.

If you like this, also try: Norwegian salmon, watermelon and watercress salad.

The dessert: