National Watermelon Day is celebrated each year on August 3, making it the perfect excuse to enjoy one of summer’s sweetest fruits. Whether you’re looking for tips on choosing a ripe watermelon, fresh recipes, or fun facts, here’s everything you need to celebrate.
August 3 Is National Watermelon Day!
To quote Mark Twain, “When one has tasted [watermelon], he knows what the angels eat.” This American literary hero understood the serious deliciousness of this magical fruit (vegetable?), and, hopefully, on this beautiful day, you do too.
It’s so refreshing and delicious, there’s a whole day devoted to it. See how best to prepare watermelon in our tips below.
Picking the Perfect Watermelon
- Look for symmetrical round, oval, or oblong melons with a buttery yellow underbelly.
- When a melon is picked up, it should feel heavy for its size.
- Avoid melons with soft spots or bruises.
See more tips on telling when a watermelon is ripe (as well as determining this for other fruits and vegetables).
And here’s how to grow your own watermelon! Homegrown watermelon is often juicer and more flavorful than many grocery store types.
Watermelon Recipes
This Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a light, fresh, and cool salad that can be enjoyed anytime. Crumbled feta cheese is optional, but we think it works with watermelon!
To get you through the hottest part of the day, cool off with this classic Watermelon Punch.
For dinner, marinate your chicken, pork, fish, or shellfish with this yummy Watermelon Barbecue Marinade.
Finally, save up your rinds and make Pickled Watermelon Rinds for unconventional, yet refreshing, morsels.
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