5 Refreshing Watermelon Recipes with Spices: The Secret of Mediterranean Summer

When the Mediterranean summer heat embraces our afternoons, few things are as comforting as the sweet freshness of a perfectly seasoned watermelon. At Puerto de Oriente, we have rediscovered the ancestral art of combining this summer fruit with spices that awaken the senses and transform each bite into a unique experience.

Watermelon is not just a refreshing fruit; it's a blank canvas waiting to be enhanced with the right flavors. Our premium spices, carefully selected, turn this summer classic into gastronomic creations that will surprise your palate.

1. Watermelon with Puerto de Oriente Lemon Flake Salt

Our star recipe combines the natural sweetness of watermelon with the citrus intensity of our lemon flake salt, creating a perfect contrast that awakens all the senses.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium watermelon, cut into cubes
• 2 teaspoons Puerto de Oriente lemon flake salt
• Fresh mint leaves
• Juice of half a lemon

Preparation:

Cut the watermelon into generous cubes and arrange them on a platter. Sprinkle evenly with our lemon flake salt, which will provide that citrus and saline touch that enhances the natural sweetness. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with mint leaves. Let rest for 10 minutes so the flavors integrate perfectly.

2. Spiced Watermelon with Mediterranean Blend

An exotic combination that transports your palate directly to the Mediterranean coasts, using our Mediterranean spice blend.

Ingredients:

• 1 small watermelon in slices
• 1 tablespoon Puerto de Oriente Mediterranean spice blend
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Black olives

Preparation:

Arrange the watermelon slices on a plate. Mix our Mediterranean blend with a drizzle of olive oil until forming an aromatic paste. Lightly spread each slice with this mixture, add the feta cheese and olives. The result is an explosion of flavors that combines sweet, salty, and spiced.

3. Watermelon with Sweet Paprika and Fleur de Sel

A recipe that celebrates the most authentic Spanish flavors, perfect to accompany an afternoon of tapas.

Ingredients:

• 1 watermelon cut into triangles
• 1 teaspoon Puerto de Oriente sweet paprika
• Fleur de sel
• Toasted sliced almonds
• Serrano ham (optional)

Preparation:

Sprinkle each watermelon triangle with our superior quality sweet paprika and a pinch of fleur de sel. The combination creates a fascinating contrast between the fruit's sweetness and the smoky flavor of paprika. Garnish with sliced almonds and, if desired, a thin slice of Serrano ham.

4. Watermelon with Oriental Spices and Honey

A sensory journey to the Orient with our spice blend that includes cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger.

Ingredients:

• 1 watermelon in small cubes
• 1 teaspoon Puerto de Oriente oriental spice blend
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Chopped pistachios
• Rose petals (optional)

Preparation:

Mix the honey with our oriental spices until obtaining a homogeneous mixture. Bathe the watermelon cubes with this aromatic preparation and let macerate for 15 minutes. Serve sprinkled with chopped pistachios and rose petals for a spectacular presentation.

5. Spicy Watermelon with Chile and Lime

For lovers of intense flavors, this recipe combines the freshness of watermelon with the controlled heat of our spicy seasonings.

Ingredients:

• 1 watermelon cut into sticks
• 1 teaspoon Puerto de Oriente chile blend
• Juice of 2 limes
• Sea salt
• Fresh chopped cilantro

Preparation:

Drizzle the watermelon sticks with lime juice and sprinkle with our chile blend, which provides just the right amount of spice without overpowering the fruit's flavor. Add a pinch of sea salt and fresh cilantro. It's the perfect combination to cool down on the hottest days.

The Art of Spices in Summer

At Puerto de Oriente we understand that summer doesn't mean giving up complex flavors. Our spices, carefully selected and processed, maintain all their aromatic intensity even in the freshest preparations.

Each of our blends has been developed with versatility and quality in mind. From our lemon flake salt, which provides citrus freshness, to our oriental blends that awaken the senses, each product is an invitation to explore new gastronomic horizons.

Tips for Success

To get the best results with these recipes, choose watermelons at their optimal ripeness: they should sound hollow when tapped and have shiny skin. Puerto de Oriente spices should be added just before serving to maintain all their aromatic potency.

Remember that less is more: our spices are highly concentrated, so small amounts achieve great flavor transformations.

This summer, turn every moment of freshness into a memorable gastronomic experience with Puerto de Oriente. Because we believe that even the simplest pleasures deserve the most extraordinary flavors.