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Category: Melons

“Summer’s Bounty” – The “Melons” category is a refreshing dive into the juicy and sweet world of watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydews. These recipes make the most of melon’s hydrating and cooling properties, perfect for hot summer days or as a light, sweet treat.

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Sangria-Spiced Melon
DessertMelonsSalads

Sangria-Spiced Melon

Ingredients: 3 cups watermelon, cubed4 cups cantaloupe, cubed3 cups honeydews, cubed1/2 cup white wine1/4...

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Watermelon and Feta Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups of 2-inch chunks watermelon, seeded1 cup crumbled feta cheesefresh coarse ground...

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Watermelon Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Watermelon Salad

Ingredients: 1 (1 quart) container watermelon, cubed, seedless4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled1/2 red onions,...

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Fresh Fruit Frappe

Ingredients: 1 cup watermelon, cut up1 cup cantaloupe (Melon should be cut up.) or...

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Melon Agua Fresca
BeveragesFruitMelons

Melon Agua Fresca

Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon ( a 3 pound watermelon)3 tablespoons fresh...

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Walt's Chicken Maui
Main dishMelonsPoultry

Walt’s Chicken Maui

Ingredients: 1 chicken bouillon cubes1 cup boiling water5 tablespoons butter1/2 cup minced onions1 (1...

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Sunset Watermelon Popsicles
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Sunset Watermelon Popsicles

Ingredients: 5 cups pureed watermelon ( seedless)3/4 cup orange juice1/3 cup sugar Directions: Cut...

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Shannon's Cantaloupe Delight Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Shannon’s Cantaloupe Delight Smoothie

Ingredients: 1/4 cantaloupe, peeled,seeded,diced4 medium strawberries, sliced1/2 bananas, sliced1 cup fat free skim milk...

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Melon and Prosciutto Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Melon and Prosciutto Salad

Ingredients: 2 ounces parmesan cheese1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons...

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Summer Breeze

Ingredients: 2 fluid ounces orange juice2 ounces watermelon1/2 bananas5 ounces crushed ice Directions: Blend...

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Safari Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Safari Salad

Ingredients: 2 quarts torn assorted greens2 cups cantaloupe balls2 cups watermelon balls1 cup red...

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MelonsPineappleTropical fruits

Sour Cream Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1 can mandarin oranges1 cup apples, chunks1 cup seedless grapes ( sliced in...

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Watermelon Pudding or Sauce
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Watermelon Pudding or Sauce

Ingredients: 5 cups fresh watermelon juice, from about 3 lbs. of watermelon ( including...

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Watermelon and Lychee Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 watermelon2 lbs lychee1/2 lemonssugar, to fit your taste ( I prefer rock...

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Cantaloupe Melba

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh raspberries ( Or unsweetened frozen raspberries, defrosted)1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons...

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Coconut Melon
CoconutDessertMelons

Coconut Melon

Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon lime juice1/4 cup coconut1 honeydew...

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Paarikyaai Poolikootakari (Bitter Gourd side dish)
MelonsSide dishesSquash

Paarikyaai Poolikootakari (Bitter Gourd side dish)

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal ( split skinned black...

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I Can't Cantaloupe Bread
BreadsMelonsQuick breads

I Can’t Cantaloupe Bread

Ingredients: 1 eggs3/4 cup pureed cantaloupe1/4 cup half-and-half1/4 cup oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 3/4...

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Watermelon Salad with Feta
CheeseMelonsSalads

Watermelon Salad with Feta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon harissa...

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Watermelon Arugula Salad
AppetizersMelonsSalads

Watermelon Arugula Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and...

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Melon with Lavender Syrup
FruitMelonsWeeknight

Melon with Lavender Syrup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water1/4 cup sweet dessert wine2 tablespoons orange juice1/4 cup...

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Cucumber Melon Salad With Raspberry Vinegar
FruitMelonsSalads

Cucumber Melon Salad With Raspberry Vinegar

Ingredients: 1 medium cucumbers1/2 large cantaloupe, seeded1 bunch radishes1/4 cup raspberry vinegarpepper (optional)4 lettuce...

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Watermelon Ginger Frosted  Drink
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Watermelon Ginger Frosted Drink

Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, chunks1 piece fresh ginger, quarter size2 cups chilled water1 cup...

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watermelon chiller
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watermelon chiller

Ingredients: 1 glass cubed watermelon1 glass watermelon juice2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon fresh ginger...

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Watermelon Salad With Lime Dressing
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Watermelon Salad With Lime Dressing

Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, cubed1 cup honeydew melon, cubed1 cup cantaloupe, cubed1/4 cup vidalia...

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Melon Juice
BeveragesFruitMelons

Melon Juice

Ingredients: 2 melon, seeds and pulp from ( I don’t recommend watermelon)3 cups water4...

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Overnight Gingered Fruit Bowl

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger3 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons honey2 cups cantaloupe,...

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Fruity Gazpacho
FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Fruity Gazpacho

Ingredients: 1/2 honeydew melon, cubed2 1/2 cups green grapes1 avocados, halved1 cucumbers, halved1 green...

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Agua Fresca de Melon (Watermelon Sparkling Water)
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Agua Fresca de Melon (Watermelon Sparkling Water)

Ingredients: 8 cups loosely packed seeded watermelon, chunks1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves12 ounces...

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Melon Punch
BeveragesMelonsPunch beverage

Melon Punch

Ingredients: 4 cups cubed melon ( cantaloupe, honeydew or seedless watermelon)1 cup orange juice1/3...

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Fresh Mint Melon Ball Salad
Lunch/snacksMelonsSide dishes

Fresh Mint Melon Ball Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint1/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons honey3 cups watermelon balls,...

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Luau Lemonade
BerriesBeveragesMelons

Luau Lemonade

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh lemon juice ( 10 to 12 lemons)1/2 cup honey (...

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Fresh Fruit Summer Salad
BerriesMelonsSalads

Fresh Fruit Summer Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons cardamom1/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute ( or sugar)3/4...

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Cantaloupe Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseMelons

Cantaloupe Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 medium fresh cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed1 loaf French bread, sliced into...

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Shrimp Curry Shell Salad
MelonsSaladsShrimp

Shrimp Curry Shell Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons curry powder ( more to taste)1/2 cup honeydews, cut...

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Escarole Salad With Melons and Crispy Prosciutto
FruitMelonsSalads

Escarole Salad With Melons and Crispy Prosciutto

Ingredients: 4 slices prosciutto ( thin and coarsely chopped)3 tablespoons minced shallots2 tablespoons balsamic...

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Summer Fruits With Tahini Ganache
DessertFruitMelons

Summer Fruits With Tahini Ganache

Ingredients: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1 cup whipping cream1 vanilla beans1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon...

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Watermelon and Cucumber Gazpacho
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Watermelon and Cucumber Gazpacho

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) seedless watermelon, diced, divided ( about 5 cups)1 small cucumbers,...

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Ginger Lime Melon Balls
AppetizersFruitMelons

Ginger Lime Melon Balls

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup water1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger1/2 teaspoon grated...

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Melon Sorbet
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Melon Sorbet

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped melon ( honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon)1/2 cup sugar2/3 cup white...

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Watermelon Crawl- Aka Spiked Watermelon
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Watermelon Crawl- Aka Spiked Watermelon

Ingredients: 1 watermelon750 ml rum or 750 ml vanilla vodka or 750 ml coconut...

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Honeydew Lime Frappe

Ingredients: 1 honeydew melon2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 cup club sodacrushed ice Directions: Remove...

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Delicious Layered Fruit Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Delicious Layered Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1 pint fresh blueberries1 pint fresh hulled strawberries or 1 pint raspberries2 1/2...

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Chilled Melon Soup
Lunch/snacksMelonsSoups & stews

Chilled Melon Soup

Ingredients: 6 cups chopped cantaloupe1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4...

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Fresh Fruit Platter With Spicy Chestnut Fruit Sauce
DessertFruitMelons

Fresh Fruit Platter With Spicy Chestnut Fruit Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 (5 1/2 ounce) cans thinly sliced water chestnuts1 (20 ounce)...

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Watermelon
FruitMelonsSalads

Watermelon, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups seedless watermelon, diced1 cup halved cherry tomatoes1/3 cup red onions, minced1...

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Watermelon Shirley Temple
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Shirley Temple

Ingredients: 6 ounces watermelon juice ( 4 shots)6 ounces carbonated lemon-lime beverage ( 4...

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Sweet Fizzy Smoothie
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Sweet Fizzy Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup cantaloupe, chopped1 bananas2 cups red grapes, frozen1 cup lemon- lime-flavored seltzer...

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FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Yin-Yang Melon Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb peeled green melon, such as honeydew,cut into 1 inch dice (...

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Cantaloupe Salad (Insalata Di Melone)
AppetizersMelonsSalads

Cantaloupe Salad (Insalata Di Melone)

Ingredients: 0.5 (3 lb) cantaloupe, seeds removedsalt and pepper2 teaspoons fruity extra virgin olive...

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Fresh Cherry Salad
CherriesMelonsSalads

Fresh Cherry Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted2 cups cantaloupe balls2 nectarines, cut into wedgeslettuce leaves1/2...

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Honeydew Compote
AppetizersDessertMelons

Honeydew Compote

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lime zest, freshly grated1/2 cup fresh lime juice ( 4-5 limes)1/3...

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Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie
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Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie

Ingredients: 4 cups seedless watermelon, chunks2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves2 cups fat-free...

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Mexican Fruit Salad
DessertMelonsSalads

Mexican Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved ( about 1 1/4 pounds)2 cups mangoes,...

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FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Winter melon soup

Ingredients: 2 cups winter melon, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces3 cups chicken broth4 dried...

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FruitMelonsSalads

Mexican Style Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups bite-sized chunks watermelon1 1/2 cups bite-sized chunks cantaloupe1 1/2 cups bite-sized...

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Summer Melon Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Summer Melon Smoothie

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed summer melon ( such as watermelon, honeydew or cantaloupe)1 cup...

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Thai Cantaloupe Soup
AppetizersMelonsSoups & stews

Thai Cantaloupe Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium cantaloupe3 tablespoons canola oil1 small onions ( chopped)3/4 cup grape tomatoes...

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Creamy Cantaloupe Pops
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Creamy Cantaloupe Pops

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cantaloupe, cubed1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sugar8 wooden popsicle...

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Layered Fruit Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Layered Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans each pineapple tidbits, in juice2 medium bananas, sliced6 cups...

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