Happy Watermelon Day! 7 Genius Ways To Enjoy The Fruit RN

So forget relegating the red-and-green to barbecues and late-night snack sessions. These recipes will help you turn it into the star of the show from now till Labor Day.

This recipe is easy to make in a pinch when you're craving something cool, and the hibiscus tea lends a rich, unexpected flavor.

Nothing screams summer like fruit on the grill. This easy side is sweet, smoky, and just a little bit cheesy.

Edamame, avocado, and onion add some depth to your standard salty-sweet salad and give this dish the prettiest color scheme you ever did see.

This vegan take on a poke bowl looks like the real deal and tastes like a tropical vacation.

Another twist on an Asian classic, this watermelon sashimi is surprisingly addictive thanks to the ginger and wasabi glaze.

Fruity gazpacho makes for the perfect summertime dinner-party appetizer, but a big bowl of this on a hot weeknight sounds pretty dreamy too.

Watermelon isn't the only fruit that comes with serious health benefits. Did you know that papaya has gut-protecting properties and guava has anti-inflammatory powers? Keep in mind that there is such a thing as TOO much fruit sugar, though... More on that here.