Stephen Albert
The sweet flavor of watermelon is well matched to herbal and sour flavors and to other sweet flavors. The key to matching watermelon to other foods is to find a taste complement or counterpoint. The way to do that is to taste, taste, taste!
Once you find the watermelon flavor matches right for you, you’ll want to prepare and bring them to the table quickly so that watermelon does not waterlog its taste partners.
Watermelon is ripe if the patch on the bottom where it sat on the ground is yellow—not white or green.
Tasty large traditional watermelons are Charleston Gray, Crimson Sweet, and Jubilee—these can weigh in at twenty-five to thirty-five pounds. Smaller but equally sweet and tasty are Sugar Baby, Mickylee—both red fleshed, and Yellow Doll, a yellow-fleshed watermelon.
Watermelon flavor matches
- watermelon + basil + tomatoes + tuna
- watermelon + blackberries
- watermelon + blueberries + peaches
- watermelon + cilantro + cream
- watermelon + fennel + lemon juice + parsley + salt
- watermelon + feta cheese + red onions
- watermelon + kaffir lime + vanilla
- watermelon + goat cheese
- watermelon + salsa (cilantro, a little red onion, fresh green chili)
- watermelon +cinnamon + crushed pistachio
- watermelon + cream + mint
- watermelon + cucumber + feta cheese + mint
- watermelon + fennel
- watermelon + honey
- watermelon + jicama
- watermelon + kaffir lime + sugar
- watermelon + feta cheese + red plums + watercress
- watermelon + lemon juice
- watermelon + cantaloupe + honeydew melon
- watermelon + oysters
- watermelon + mint
- watermelon + olive oil
- watermelon + orange slices
- watermelon + flat-leaf parsley
- watermelon + pistachios
- watermelon + pomegranate
- watermelon + raspberries + navel orange section + lime juice
- watermelon + sea salt
- watermelon + sorbet
- watermelon + brown sugar
- watermelon + tequila or rum
- watermelon + tomatoes + onion + red wine vinegar
- watermelon + vanilla ice cream
- watermelon + pale green salad greens + balsamic vinegar
- watermelon + chili powder
- watermelon + mozzarella cheese + basil + strawberries + honeydew melon
Watermelons Overview Post:
How to Grow Watermelons from Seed to Harvest: Ultimate Guide for Sweet, Juicy Success
Melons Overview: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Melons: From Planting to Harvest
Related Posts:
Starting Watermelons Right
- When and How to Start Watermelons: A Seed-Starting Guide
- Watermelon Temperature Needs: Warmth, Frost, and Growth Milestones
- Soil Prep and Mulching Tips for Healthy Watermelons
Planting & Space Planning
- How Much Space Do Watermelons Need?
- Growing Watermelons in Containers: Tips for Small Gardens
- Growing Watermelons Vertically: Tips for Small Gardens
- Companion Planting for Watermelons: What Works and What Doesn’t
Watermelon Care Through the Season
- Caring for Watermelon Plants Through the Season
- Watering Watermelons: How Much and How Often
- How to Feed Watermelons: Fertilizer Schedules and Organic Options
- Watermelon Pollination Tips: Helping Watermelons Set Fruit
Dealing with Pests and Diseases
Knowing When to Harvest
Choosing the Right Varieties
- Watermelon Varieties by Size: From Personal Melons to Giants
- Top Watermelon Varieties for Short Growing Seasons
- Best Long Vine Watermelons for Large Gardens
- Best Watermelon Varieties for Small Spaces (Bush & Short Vines)
- How to Grow Seedless Watermelons Successfully
Enjoying the Harvest
- Preserving Watermelons for Fresh Eating and Preservation
- Watermelon Flavor Pairings to Complement Your Harvest Table
Garden Planning Books at Amazon:
- Vegetable Garden Almanac & Planner
- Kitchen Garden Grower’s Guide Vegetable Encyclopedia
- Vegetable Garden Grower’s Guide
- Tomato Grower’s Answer Book
