Since there’s nothing we love more than finding a great watermelon salad (...or margarita), we’ve put together a list of where to celebrate with a local watermelon dish – with recommendations from local foodies + our readers.
Order this:
🍉 Watermelon Peach Sangria Tea from Chasing Rabbits Tea Company (📍131 E McBee Ave.)
We reached out to foodie @maxgotsnax + he hooked us up with this sangria tea full of pieces of watermelon and strawberries, which will be served at Chasing Rabbits today. 🎉
Photo credit: @maxgotsnax
🍉 Watermelon Salad from Kuka Juice (📍580 Perry Ave.)
A seasonal salad with mixed greens, arugula, watermelon, feta, cucumber, red onion, sunflower seeds + citrus vinaigrette. Bonus: get a free 8 oz. watermelon + mint juice today with any purchase.
Photo credit: @kukajuice
🍉 Watermelon “Pizza” from Restaurant 17 (📍10 Rd. of Vines, Travelers Rest)
Our foodie friend @arielhturner sent us this shot of a pizza that *won’t* make you feel guilty – it’s a grilled watermelon slice covered in prosciutto, butter lettuce, and microgreens. 😋
Photo credit: @arielhturner
🍉 Pickled Watermelon Rinds from M. Judson (📍130 S Main St.)
A reader let us know you can find this Southern classic at downtown’s independent bookstore – we hear they’re good with BBQ, on a cheese plate, or straight out of the jar.
🍉 Pork Belly + Pickled Watermelon Tacos from White Duck Taco Shop (📍1320 Hampton Ave. Ext. Suite 12B)
The pickled rinds give the perfect tangy crunch to a rich pork + aioli taco. Bonus: you can also get a side of fresh watermelon + mint.
Photo credit: @950_junkie
🍉 Watermelon and Arugula Salad from Cantina 76 (📍103 N Main St.)
A seasonal special (and perfect palate prep for tacos) with watermelon, fresh arugula, feta crumbles, cracked pepper + cilantro lime vinaigrette.
Photo credit: @cantina76
🍉 Watermelon + Rosemary Juice from Southern Pressed Juicery (📍2 W Washington St.)
It’s called Southern Summers (sounds about right) + it’s a perfect juice for picky kids. It’s also meant to be hydrating, kidney cleansing, and increase circulation.
🍉 Mermaid Juice from Bex Cafe & Juice Bar (📍820 S Main St.)
If you can’t decide which fruit is your fave, try them all with this blend of watermelon, apple, orange, pineapple, and cucumber.
🍉 Watermelon Italian Ice from Rita’s Italian Ice (📍2400 N Pleasantburg Dr.)
We can’t picture a better treat for a hot summer day (and we also definitely want to try their Twizzler and Pineapple flavors).
Photo credit: @ramonfrancois
🍉 Watermelon Sorbet from Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe (📍9 W Washington St.)
Part crisp + refreshing, part creamy + smooth… and 100% delicious.
Photo credit: @yeahthatveganchick
🍉 Watermelon Basil Frosé from Swamp Rabbit Café (📍205 Cedar Lane Rd.)
If you haven’t had frosé, this is the perfect time to try a glass of rosé in slushee form.
Photo credit: @swamprabbitcafe
🍉 Watermelon Shaved Ice from The Nomadik Few (📍11201 Anderson Rd.)
Can’t get enough of cool + sweet treats during the summer heat? You gotta get this shaved ice (they also have flavors like Root Beer or Wedding Cake).
Photo credit: @arielhturner
🍉 Watermelon Man Margarita from Willy Taco (📍217 Laurens Rd.)
Lunazul tequila, fresh lime, muddled mint + watermelon, agave nectar, and a little salt. Bonus: Look for it in slushie form (see below).
Photo credit: @harleyquinnade
Make this:
🍉 Fancy Homemade Watermelon Lemonade by The Hippie Biscuit
Local vegan food blogger @thehippiebiscuit sent us her recipe for the perfect picnic drink – a fresh lemonade that’s beyond easy to make.
Photo credit: @thehippiebiscuit
🍉 Watermelon Feta Salad by Off the Grid Greenville
Impress everyone at your next get-together with this chic (and simple) salad… or just eat a bowl for yourself. Make it with cubed watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, mint or basil, and a little salt + lime.
Photo credit: @offthegridgreenville
🍉 Watermelon Breakfast/Dessert Pizza by @thehousewifebarbe
We definitely want to start our morning with this sliced watermelon topped with yogurt mixed with honey, blueberries, strawberries, mint + a drizzle of honey.
Photo credit: @thehousewifebarbe
I’ll order a watermelon marg any day of the week, but I guess I can have two today since it’s a celebration.
If we missed any watermelon dishes you love (or you have a recipe of your own), comment below and let us know.
– Kendall
