Skip to content
  • Home
  • How to cook
  • Tips for home chefs
  • Healthy lifestyle
  • FAQ
  • All Recipes
    • < 15 mins
    • < 30 mins
    • < 4 hours
    • < 60 mins
    • 5 ingredients or less
    • African
    • American
    • Appetizers
    • Apples
    • Asian
    • Bananas
    • Bar cookies
    • Beans
    • Beef
    • Beef roast
    • Beef steaks
    • Berries
    • Beverages
    • Blueberries
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Broccoli
    • Brownies
    • Cakes
    • Canadian
    • Candy
    • Caribbean
    • Carrots
    • Casseroles
    • Cheese
    • Cheesecake
    • Cherries
    • Chicken
    • Chicken breast
    • Chinese
    • Chocolate
    • Citrus
    • Cobblers and crisps
    • Coconut
    • Coffee cakes
    • Condiments
    • Cookies and brownies
    • Corn
    • Crab
    • Diabetic
    • Drop cookies
    • Eggs
    • Eggs/dairy
    • Elbow macaroni
    • English
    • European
    • Fish
    • For 1 or 2
    • For large groups
    • Free of…
    • French
    • Frozen desserts
    • Fruit
    • Garnishes
    • German
    • Gluten Free
    • Grains
    • Granola and porridge
    • Greek
    • Ground beef
    • Hand Formed cookies
    • Healthy
    • High calcium
    • Indian
    • Irish
    • Italian
    • Kid Friendly
    • Lactose Free
    • Lasagna
    • Lemon
    • Lime
    • Long Grain rice
    • Low calorie
    • Low carb
    • Low cholesterol
    • Low fat
    • Low in…
    • Low protein
    • Low sat. fat
    • Low sodium
    • Lunch/snacks
    • Main dish
    • Marinades and rubs
    • Meat
    • Melons
    • Mexican
    • Muffins
    • Moroccan
    • North american
    • Northeastern u.s.
    • Omelets and frittatas
    • One Dish meal
    • Onions
    • Oranges
    • Oven
    • Pancakes and waffles
    • Pasta
    • Peaches
    • Pears
    • Penne
    • Pies
    • Pies and tarts
    • Pineapple
    • Pitted fruits
    • Pizza
    • Pork
    • Pork chops
    • Pork loins
    • Potatoes
    • Potluck
    • Poultry
    • Puddings and mousses
    • Punch beverage
    • Quick breads
    • Raspberries
    • Rice
    • rice and grains
    • Salads
    • Salmon
    • Salsas
    • Saltwater fish
    • Sandwiches
    • Sauces
    • Savory pies
    • Savory sauces
    • Scones
    • Seafood
    • Shakes
    • Shellfish
    • Shrimp
    • Side dishes
    • Smoothies
    • Snacks
    • Soups & stews
    • South west pacific
    • Southern u.s.
    • Southwestern u.s.
    • Soy/tofu
    • Spaghetti
    • Spreads
    • Squash
    • Stews
    • Strawberries
    • Sweet sauces
    • Tarts
    • Tex Mex
    • Thai
    • Time to make
    • Toddler Friendly
    • Tomatoes
    • Tropical fruits
    • Tuna
    • Turkey
    • Vegan
    • Vegetables
    • Vegetarian
    • Very low carbs
    • Weeknight
    • White rice
    • Winter
    • Yam/sweet potato
    • etc.

Search Site

HomeHealthy Recipes

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.

Home » Melons
Melon Cream Cooler
BeveragesMelonsShakes

Melon Cream Cooler

Ingredients: 2 cups peeled and chopped cantaloupe2 tablespoons lemon juice4 scoops vanilla ice cream...

Continue reading
Honeydew Compote
AppetizersDessertMelons

Honeydew Compote

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

Continue reading
Melon Sorbet
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Melon Sorbet

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

Continue reading
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)...

Continue reading
Agua Fresca de Melon (Watermelon Sparkling Water)
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Agua Fresca de Melon (Watermelon Sparkling Water)

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

Continue reading
Steamed Stuffed Bitter Melon
< 60 minsFruitMelons

Steamed Stuffed Bitter Melon

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground lean pork4 peeled water chestnuts ( or the generous equivalent...

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
CoconutDessertMelons

Casaba Melon with Coconut Milk

Ingredients: 8 ounces coconut milk1 limes, zest and juice of,finely grated4 cups cubed casaba...

Continue reading
Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
MelonsSide dishesSoups & stews

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium cantaloupes, peeled, seeded and cubed2 cups orange juice1 tablespoon lime juice1/2...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
FruitMelonsSalads

Mexican Style Fruit Salad

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

Continue reading
Watermelon and Feta Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Watermelon and Feta Salad

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

Continue reading
Luau Lemonade
BerriesBeveragesMelons

Luau Lemonade

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

Continue reading
Melon Punch
BeveragesMelonsPunch beverage

Melon Punch

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

Continue reading
Watermelon Agua Fresca
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, seeded, cubed, divided4 cups water2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons fresh lime...

Continue reading
Karela (Bitter melon or gourd)
FruitMain dishMelons

Karela (Bitter melon or gourd)

Ingredients: 1 lb bitter melons ( karela)2 potatoes, peeled,cut in long strips and half...

Continue reading
Watermelon Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Watermelon Salad

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

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
BeveragesFruitMelons

Honeydew Lime Frappe

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

Continue reading
Mexican Fruit Salad
DessertMelonsSalads

Mexican Fruit Salad

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

Continue reading
Melon and Green Grape Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Melon and Green Grape Salad

Ingredients: 1 small cantaloupes, cut into 1 inch cubes or balls1 small honeydew melon,...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Winter melon soup

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

Continue reading
Watermelon Creme Trifle
DessertFruitMelons

Watermelon Creme Trifle

Ingredients: 8 ounces lemon yogurt ( see note)3/4 cup milk3 1/2 ounces French vanilla...

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Cantaloupe Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Cantaloupe Smoothie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup peeled seeded and cubed cantaloupehoney1/2 cup ice Directions:...

Continue reading
Watermelon And Mint Juice
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon And Mint Juice

Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, cubed1 teaspoon honeycrushed ice, as required4 mint leaves, chopped Directions:...

Continue reading
Watermelon Mountain Dew Punch
BeveragesMelonsPunch beverage

Watermelon Mountain Dew Punch

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped watermelon4 tablespoons Mountain Dew soda1 pinch salt4 tablespoons lime juicecrushed...

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Sweet Fizzy Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Sweet Fizzy Smoothie

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

Continue reading
Sangria-Spiced Melon
DessertMelonsSalads

Sangria-Spiced Melon

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

Continue reading
Watermelon and Feta Appetizer
AppetizersEggs/dairyMelons

Watermelon and Feta Appetizer

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon1/2 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon extra virgin...

Continue reading
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4 cucumbers, peeled,...

Continue reading
Watermelon Ginger Frosted  Drink
BeveragesMelonsShakes

Watermelon Ginger Frosted Drink

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

Continue reading
Watermelon and Cucumber Gazpacho
FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Watermelon and Cucumber Gazpacho

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

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie

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

Continue reading
Creamy Cantaloupe Pops
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Creamy Cantaloupe Pops

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

Continue reading
Watermelon and Lime Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Watermelon and Lime Granita

Ingredients: 1/2 cup caster sugar ( or other fine sugar)1/2 cup water1/3 cup lime...

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Juice

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped seeded watermelon1 cup crushed ice2 teaspoons honey1/4 teaspoon black pepperfresh...

Continue reading
Cantaloupe Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseMelons

Cantaloupe Bruschetta

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

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Yin-Yang Melon Soup

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

Continue reading
Watermelon-berry Wonder
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Watermelon-berry Wonder

Ingredients: 1/2 cup seedless watermelon, chopped into chunks1/4 cup raspberries or 1/4 cup blueberries...

Continue reading
Melon Agua Fresca
BeveragesFruitMelons

Melon Agua Fresca

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

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Melon Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Melon Granita

Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe honeydews or 2 lbs cantaloupe or 2 lbs persian melon3...

Continue reading
Coconut Melon
CoconutDessertMelons

Coconut Melon

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

Continue reading
Frosty Summer Watermelon Cooler
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Frosty Summer Watermelon Cooler

Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas2 cups seeded watermelon1 cup apple juice Directions: In a blender...

Continue reading
Watermelon
MelonsSaladsTomatoes

Watermelon, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed ( 3/4 inch cubes)4 plum tomatoes, ripe,cut...

Continue reading
Watermelon Pudding or Sauce
DessertMelonsPuddings and mousses

Watermelon Pudding or Sauce

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

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
watermelon chiller
BeveragesFruitMelons

watermelon chiller

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

Continue reading
San Juan Summer Salad
ChickenMelonsPoultry

San Juan Summer Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces3 cups cantaloupe, cut...

Continue reading
Strawberry - Watermelon Slushy
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Strawberry – Watermelon Slushy

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen watermelon, pieces ( I cut up extra watermelon into pieces...

Continue reading
Lime Ginger Honeydew
BreakfastDessertMelons

Lime Ginger Honeydew

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Splenda granular or 1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons water2 teaspoons lime zest1...

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Watermelon
CheeseMelonsSalads

Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad

Ingredients: 1 small red onions, cut into thin half moon slices2 -3 limes, juice...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
MelonsPineappleSalads

Overnight Gingered Fruit Bowl

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

Continue reading
Watermelon Shirley Temple
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Shirley Temple

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

Continue reading
Midori-Honeydew Mousse
DessertEggs/dairyMelons

Midori-Honeydew Mousse

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Midori melon liqueur3 envelopes unflavored gelatin1 large cubed honeydew melon1/2 cup...

Continue reading

Posts navigation

Next→
2026 © ChampsDiet.com | [email protected]
Website development landing.lt