watermelon substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 6.8 · Watermelon is a large, round or oval melon with green rind and juicy, sweet pink or red flesh studded with seeds. Eaten fresh in wedges, cubed into salads with feta and mint, blended into agua frescas, frozen into sorbets, and grilled.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Strawberries

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Red and refreshing in summer dishes

02

Pineapple

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Juicy tropical, works in salads

03

Papaya

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet tropical fruit, similar juicy texture

04

Grapes

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Frozen grapes mimic watermelon refreshment

05

Tomatoes

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Juicy and acidic when ripe; dice for salsa or blend for gazpacho, adds savory depth

06

Mangoes

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet and juicy, great in fruit salads

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