40+ Delicious Gluten-Free Watermelon Recipes!

Beat the heat and nourish your body with these delicious gluten-free watermelon recipes! Over 40 fun and tasty ways to enjoy everyone’s favorite summer fruit.

All about the melon.

Pretty much as soon as the heat starts picking up my kids start asking for one thing: watermelon. Even though we live in the south where it’s practically summer year round, they’re always a little extra excited for watermelon season!

While watermelon isn’t as packed with nutrition as other fruits like berries or avocados, it’s still got a lot of goodness in it! Watermelon contains the potent antioxidant lycopene, which is a carotenoids that has been found to help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. It’s also packed with vitamins A & C, and contains good amounts of potassium and magnesium, too!

Of course, one of the things that makes watermelon a super good summertime snack is its water content. Watermelons are about 91 percent water, which helps keep you hydrated during the heat and helps with detoxification, bloating, and swelling. The vitamin A content in watermelon also helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays! Another handy reason to eat watermelon during the summer!

Delicious gluten-free watermelon recipes.

With all that powerful info under your belt, are you ready to dig in to some delicious gluten-free watermelon recipes? I sure am! So whether you’re looking for fancy salads, salsas, smoothies, margaritas, or popsicles, I’ve got everything you need to make sure you’re enjoying watermelon to the best of your ability this year.

You’re welcome.

1-Minute Watermelon Smoothie from Wow, It’s Veggie?

Drinks

Refresh yourself and your family with these delicious watermelon drinks! Smoothies, slushies, milkshakes, and margaritas included. I like to use plain water kefir in place of seltzer water in the recipes that call for it to give the drink a probiotic boost! You could even use that in place of the alcohol in the adult beverages. To enjoy most of these all you need is a blender and you’re good to go…

Watermelon Agua Fresca – Watermelon agua fresca from Real Green Mom is sweetened with honey and a refreshing way to enjoy your summer bounty. It can be made and ready to enjoy in minutes.

Blended Watermelon Lemonade – This easy blended watermelon lemonade from Recipes to Nourish is a delicious, refreshing, slushy treat with no sugar, just four real food ingredients. It’s naturally sweetened and the perfect summertime drink.

Watermelon Margarita – This refreshing watermelon margarita recipe from the Forked Spoon, made with just three simple ingredients and no added sugars, is guaranteed to be your favorite summer cocktail.

1-Minute Watermelon Smoothie – This watermelon smoothie from Wow, It’s Veggie? is so easy and delicious to make it only takes one minute from start to finish!

Strawberry Watermelon Slushie – Cool off with this strawberry watermelon slushie from Finding Zest, a perfect summer drink and a great way to use up extra watermelon.This refreshing, non-alcoholic blender drink is great for all ages!

Easy, Healthy Watermelon Smoothie – Watermelon is a crucial element of summertime for both kiddos and mamas! Beat the summer heat with this refreshing, summer smoothie recipe from Fit As A Mama Bear! Simple to make, allergy-friendly, and deliciously tasty!

Watermelon Smoothie – This watermelon smoothie recipe from Easy Budget Recipes is incredibly refreshing and takes 2 minutes to make. All you need is frozen watermelon, water, lime juice, honey, and mint leaves (optional). This recipe makes six 1-cup servings.

Watermelon Milkshake from Recipes to Nourish

Sparkling Watermelon Agua Fresca – Watermelon agua fresca from Cass Clay Cooking is refreshing and naturally sweetened. This drink is perfect for hot summer days and is perfect to share with the kids.

Watermelon Cucumber Slushie – Don’t miss out on this summertime watermelon cucumber slushie from Recipes to Nourish! It’s the perfect, refreshing drink to cool down and hydrate with.

Watermelon Milkshakes – These watermelon milkshakes from Mom Foodie are not only vegan, but stevia sweetened, too! A healthy fun summer drink!

Watermelon Mocktail – This easy watermelon mocktail from Cook At Home Mom is bubbly, sweet, super refreshing and perfect for summer! Best of all, it’s non-alcoholic and Whole30 compliant, made with just four simple ingredients! Use plain water kefir in place of seltzer water to give this drink a probiotic boost!

Strawberry Watermelon Juice – This strawberry watermelon juice from Know Your Produce is made with a high-speed blender to make it in less than 3 minutes! It’s made from whole fruit for a delicious and nutritious juice drink recipe.

Watermelon Berry Cooler – This watermelon berry cooler from the Tasting Page is the perfect healthy and refreshing summer drink.

Fizzy Watermelon Slushie – Stay cool and refreshed during the warm weather with this simple slushie recipe from Fit As A Mama Bear. Watermelon is a staple during summertime. And this refreshing summer drink is just as simple to make and utterly hydrating!

Watermelon Milkshake – Simply sweet and creamy, this luscious, 5-ingredient, real food watermelon milkshake from Recipes to Nourish is the perfect, refreshing treat on a hot summer day. 

Skinny Watermelon Margarita – This skinny watermelon margarita from Happy Healthy Mama is a fun drink made with no added sugar!

Watermelon Grapefruit Margaritas – Looking for a party drink, without all the artificial ingredients? These tasty margaritas from Regain Your Sparkle are the perfect mix of easy, tart, and tasty! Recipe can easily be doubled to serve more.

Kiwi Watermelon Popsicles from Little Sunny Kitchen

Chilled Treats

My kids love to have their watermelon popsicles made in these cute little molds. They like being able to drink the leftover juice at the bottom through a straw – and I like that the popsicles don’t drip everywhere!

Coconut Watermelon Popsicles – With only 2 ingredients, these naturally-sweetened coconut watermelon popsicles from Raia’s Recipes are a super easy favorite for the summer! They’re naturally vegan and paleo, too!

Watermelon Popsicles – These watermelon popsicles from Melanie Cooks are a perfect healthy treat on a hot summer day! Just 100% watermelon – no sugar needed! Watermelon is naturally super sweet, so it’s a perfect fruit to use in homemade popsicles!

Watermelon Gelatin Popsicles – Add a healthy dose of collagen and protein to your diet in healthy dessert that kids will love! These watermelon gelatin popsicles from The Things We’ll Make taste great and have a fun texture that doesn’t drip.

Watermelon Pizza – This quick and easy watermelon pizza recipe from Wholesome Yum is ready in 10 minutes! Topped with berries, and cream cheese icing it makes a perfect healthy summer dessert.

Watermelon Jello – Made with sweet fresh watermelon, this watermelon jello from A Girl Worth Saving is loved by all. I like to use Perfect Supplements gelatin to keep my jello kosher and 100% non-GMO.

Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles – These watermelon strawberry popsicle recipe from Maple & Mango is healthy, easy to make and absolutely delicious. A refreshing treat that tastes like summer!

Juicy Watermelon Popsicles – These juicy watermelon popsicles from On My Kids Plate are the perfect treat to cool off on a hot day and super easy to make. Made with only three ingredients, these fresh popsicles are easy, healthy and delicious!

Watermelon Pizza from Wholesome Yum

Watermelon Pizza – Watermelon pizza from Swirls of Flavor is a no-bake easy dessert that’s bursting with fresh summer fruits, mint and lime Greek yogurt! Our watermelon dessert recipe is so much fun for kids and it’s colorful and healthy too!

Watermelon Granita – Light and refreshing on a hot summer evening, this watermelon granita from Diabetic Foodie is an icy dessert with the texture of a chunky slurpee. So fun!

Creamy Real Food Watermelon Ice Cream – This luscious, 5-ingredient, creamy real food watermelon ice cream from Recipes to Nourish is the perfect summer treat!

5-Minute Watermelon Sorbet – Quickly whip up this simple, yet delicious dessert from The Things We’ll Make in just a few minutes. It’s cool and refreshing and is probably the most fun and healthy way to enjoy watermelon.

Watermelon Pizza for Kids – A fun and simple recipe to make with your kiddos. Everyone loves pizza and everyone loves watermelon. Food, Folks & Fun combined the two ideas for a fun treat!

Kiwi Watermelon Popsicles  – These cute watermelon popsicles from Little Sunny Kitchen are made with natural ingredients, they’re delicious, refined sugar-free, and healthy!

Cold Watermelon Soup in Gazpacho Style from My Pure Plants

Salads & Sides

Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad – Meet the perfect fresh summer salad via Served From Scratch. This arugula watermelon feta salad with homemade feta cheese and a bright citrus vinaigrette is so easy to make and will impress all of your guests at any summer gathering!

Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta & Dill – Is there anything more refreshing than a watermelon salad? This one from Salads for Lunch features salty feta, cucumber, dill, and refreshing lime. A great salad to bring to parties or picnics and a delicious way to serve watermelon in a savoury sense. Enjoyed by kids and adults alike with a few simple ingredients, this 10 minute salad is not to be missed!

Strawberry & Watermelon Salad with Mint & Feta – Seasonal summer fruit is the star of the show in this fresh fruit salad from the Organic Kitchen!

Watermelon Gazpacho – Perfect as a light lunch or healthy snack, stay cool and enjoy this easy watermelon gazpacho recipe from the Forked Spoon. It’s topped with diced watermelon, creamy avocado, and fresh micro greens.

Watermelon Feta & Black Olive Salad – This watermelon, feta, and black olive salad from Montana Happy has the sweetness of watermelon, mixed with mint, the saltiness of black olives and the tangy taste of feta cheese.

Watermelon Skewers with Feta & Mint Pesto – These take-along watermelon skewers with feta and mint pesto from Happy Kitchen dressing are a quick and easy appetizer or snack for your next outdoor gathering, BBQ or picnic! Enjoy these delicious and healthy watermelon skewers on a hot summer day!

Watermelon Salad with Cucumber & Mint from Know Your Produce

Thai-Style Shrimp & Watermelon Rind Ceviche – Incorporate the whole melon with this easy, no-cook appetizer recipe from The Fit Fork. This Asian-inspired shrimp ceviche that uses watermelon rind, juice and seeds!

Watermelon Salad with Cucumber & Mint – Refreshing watermelon salad from Know Your Produce is perfect for summer entertaining! You can make this side dish salad recipe sweet or savory. It’s naturally vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.

Watermelon Gazpacho – Cool, light, sweet, and refreshing – this watermelon gazpacho from In the Kitchn is the perfect appetizer for summer!

Cold Watermelon Soup in Gazpacho Style – Watermelon gazpacho is a cold, refreshing and sweet-savory summer soup ready in 20 minutes. If you serve it chilled, this recipe from My Pure Plants will surely cool you down.

Watermelon Feta Salad – Easy, delicious and refreshing salad idea from Cooking Journey Blog. Salty and sweet, ultimate salad for hot weather.

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa – This grilled watermelon with cherry balsamic salsa from The Fit Fork is a delightful summer salad perfect for your backyard cookout or picnic. This creative fruit salad works for Paleo, Whole 30, vegetarian and vegan diets.

Watermelon Jicama Salsa – This delicious watermelon jicama salsa from Food, Fun & Faraway Places is straight from the chefs at Carnival Cruise Lines. We can’t stop eating it! It’s fabulous on tacos or grilled chicken, too.

Roasted Poblano-Watermelon Salsa – This roasted poblano-watermelon salsa from Eat Beautiful gives you the refreshing juicy crush of cubed watermelon mingled with the play of salty, creamy feta cheese and the rich-heat of the coziest of all spicy peppers: the poblano chile. Excellent with steak, chicken or even rice and beans for a vegetarian meal.

Dried Watermelon – Have some extra watermelon you know you won’t finish? Dehydrate it – yes, you can dehydrate watermelon! Love/Love Thing shows you how!

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