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"If there was an official fruit of summer, watermelon would be it. And while it&amp;#039;s fun to snack on a big, fat slice, we&amp;#039;ve decided to take our obsession with watermelon one step further with these out-of-this-world recipes. 1. Watermelon and Manchego Stack with Arugula Pesto  There&amp;#039;s something about eating stacked foods that just gets us really excited, and this refreshing hors d&amp;#039;oeuvre is no exception. Get the recipe from Food Republic. 2. Watermelon Strawberry Spa Pops  Watermelons and strawberries are truly a match made in culinary heaven. Plus, this recipe only takes 10 minutes to make. So you basically have no excuse to not try it out. Get the recipe from Henry Happened. 3. Chili Lime Cucumber Noodles on Salted Watermelon with Mint  Noodles + veggies + a slab of watermelon = salad perfection. Get the recipe from The First Mess. 4. Watermelon Doughnuts  Watermelon cream cheese icing\u2014enough said. Get the recipe from Sugarswings. 5. Watermelon Gin Rickey  Blend chopped watermelon in a food processor to create the base of this classic drink. Get the recipe from The View from Great Island. 6. Spicy Watermelon and Avocado Salad  This healthy salad is equal parts sweet and tangy. Get the recipe from Love and Lemons. 7. Blueberry-Watermelon Gazpacho  Miami-based chef Ingrid Hoffman&amp;#039;s gazpacho will be your new go-to appetizer for summer parties. Get the recipe from Food Republic. 8. Two Melon Mousse  Would you judge us if we ate this treat for breakfast instead of dessert? That&amp;#039;s how good it looks to us. Get the recipe from Raspberri Cupcakes. 9. Orzo Salad with Chicken, Watermelon, and Feta  This healthy recipe\u2014featuring boneless chicken, lime, and whole wheat orzo\u2014is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next picnic. Get the recipe from Rachel Cooks. 10. Watermelon Punch with Fresh Lime and Crushed Mint  Add in some rum to give this cool drink an even cooler kick. Get the recipe from Yummy Supper. 11. Watermelon Salad with Tomato and Cucumber  This is one summer salad we can get behind. Get the recipe from This Week for Dinner. 12. Watermelon and Berry Cake  Get ready to see some surprised looks when you cut into this cake.  Get the recipe from It&amp;#039;s a Lovely Life. 13. Fruit Party Cake  The hardest part about making this cake will be not stuffing your face with the fruit as you go. Get the recipe from Life, Love, and Sugar. 14. Watermelon Vodka Tonic  Watermelon soaked in vodka is the star of this summery cocktail. Get the recipe from Biscuits and Such. 15. Balsamic Watermelon Salad  Red onion, mint leaves, and balsamic give this sweet fruit a more savory flavor. Get the recipe from Mom on Timeout. 16. Watermelon Dessert Salsa &amp;amp;amp; Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips  Mexican night just got a lot more interesting with this sweet combo of watermelons, pineapples, and peaches. Get the recipe from The Domestic Rebel. 17. Watermelon Feta Bites with Basil Olive Oil  It&amp;#039;s no secret we love tiny treats, so these bite-sized snacks\u2014made with only five ingredients\u2014naturally grabbed our attention. Get the recipe from Reluctant Entertainer. This article originally appeared on CountryLiving.com. RELATED: 16 Unexpected Things You Can Do with Cake Mix \u00BB 15 Amazing Cinnamon Roll Recipes You Need Immediately \u00BB 33 Easy Summer Desserts \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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