Yes, you can eat watermelon rind! In fact, some people actually prefer the taste of watermelon rind to the flesh of the fruit. While the flesh of the watermelon is partially composed of water, the rind is made up mostly of fiber. This gives it a chewy texture and a slightly bitter taste. If you're interested in trying watermelon rind, there are a few different ways to prepare it. You can pickle it, which will result in a sweet and sour flavor, or you can fry it, giving it a crunchy texture, another of the watermelon rind uses. In addition to the gazpacho recipe above, we have also used it on smoothies. You can also just eat it raw, although some people find the taste too strong. Whichever way you choose to eat it