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7 watermelon recipes for hot summer days

Salads, beverages and even gazpacho are ideal for this watermelon season.

On hot summer days, we crave a light and nutritious meal. An excellent option is watermelon, which is in full season. Here are seven of our favorite watermelon recipes from The Dallas Morning News archives:

Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette

The now-closed Green House Market in NorthPark Center featured a version of this salad. Chef Ben Hutchinson gave it a kick with jalapeño vinaigrette.

Watermelon & Cucumber salad with Jalapeno Vinaigrette. (Michael Ainsworth/The Dallas Morning...
Watermelon & Cucumber salad with Jalapeno Vinaigrette. (Michael Ainsworth/The Dallas Morning News)(Michael Ainsworth / Staff Photographer)
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Grilled Barbecue Chicken Breasts with Watermelon Pico de Gallo

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From Dean Fearing, chef-partner at Fearing’s Restaurant, this is a dish full of flavor and color. A recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors to offer a complete meal that everyone at home will love.

Grilled Barbecue Chicken Breasts with Watermelon Pico de Gallo. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas...
Grilled Barbecue Chicken Breasts with Watermelon Pico de Gallo. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)
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Summer Watermelon Salad

This salad is ideal to accompany other dishes or to be the freshest option on an outing.

Picnic items, including Bubba's Cooks Country fried chicken, Summer Watermelon Salad, Light...
Picnic items, including Bubba's Cooks Country fried chicken, Summer Watermelon Salad, Light Southern Egg Potato Salad, grapes and cherries, alongside a glass of chardonnay (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)(Ashley Landis / Staff Photographer)
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Watermelon-Arugula Salad

Apples and cheddar, Pears and Stilton, and watermelon with feta are classic fruit and cheese combinations.

Grilled pork tenderloin with watermelon-arugula salad is shown served on a platter (AP...
Grilled pork tenderloin with watermelon-arugula salad is shown served on a platter (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)(Matthew Mead / AP)

Watermelon Goat Cheese Toast

Whether for breakfast or for a snack, this option is interesting if you are looking for something quick, nutritious and savory.

Watermelon-Goat Cheese Toast (Evans Caglage/The Dallas Morning News.)
Watermelon-Goat Cheese Toast (Evans Caglage/The Dallas Morning News.)(Evans Caglage / Staff Photographer)

Watermelon Gin Fizz

A refreshing cocktail with a touch of alcohol, perfect for a relaxed evening.

A refreshing cocktail with a touch of alcohol, perfect for a relaxed evening.
A refreshing cocktail with a touch of alcohol, perfect for a relaxed evening.(iStock / Getty Images)
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Watermelon Gazpacho

An adaptation of a Spanish dish for those who like to explore new ingredients in traditional dishes.

Watermelon Gazpacho (Evans Caglage/The Dallas Morning News.)
Watermelon Gazpacho (Evans Caglage/The Dallas Morning News.)(Evans Caglage / Staff Photographer)