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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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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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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 Salad With Lime Dressing
FruitMelonsSalads

Watermelon Salad With Lime Dressing

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

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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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Midori-Honeydew Mousse
DessertEggs/dairyMelons

Midori-Honeydew Mousse

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

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Watermelon
MelonsSaladsTomatoes

Watermelon, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

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

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Honeydew Walnut Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Honeydew Walnut Salad

Ingredients: lettuce leaves or salad greens, of your choice1 honeydew melon, cut in cubes1...

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DessertMelonsTropical fruits

Watermelon and Lychee Salad

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

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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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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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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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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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FruitLunch/snacksMelons

Fresh Fruit Salad Pita

Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh orange juice2 large oranges, peeled,sectioned,and coarsely chopped2 large apples, coarsely...

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Summer Breakfast Fruit Salad
BreakfastMelonsSalads

Summer Breakfast Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 2 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced ( canned with juice if fresh not...

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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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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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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 and Cucumber Gazpacho
FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Watermelon and Cucumber Gazpacho

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

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FruitMelonsSalads

Fresh Watermelon and Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1 watermelon ( seedless is so much easier)1 honeydew melon1 cantaloupes1 fresh pineapple2...

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Sweet Fizzy Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Sweet Fizzy Smoothie

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

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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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Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
MelonsSide dishesSoups & stews

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

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

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Spirited Fruit Salad
MelonsPineappleTropical fruits

Spirited Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup orange juice2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur1 teaspoon honey1/8 teaspoon...

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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...

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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,...

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Steamed Stuffed Bitter Melon
< 60 minsFruitMelons

Steamed Stuffed Bitter Melon

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

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Fruit Bouquet
AppetizersFruitMelons

Fruit Bouquet

Ingredients: 1 cantaloupe, peeled 1 melon, peeled 15 strawberries, hulled 10 pineapple chunks, fresh...

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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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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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Safari Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Safari Salad

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

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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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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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Overnight Gingered Fruit Bowl

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

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Cantaloupe Smoothie
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Cantaloupe Smoothie

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

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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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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...

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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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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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Coconut Melon
CoconutDessertMelons

Coconut Melon

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

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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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My Watermelon Slushy
BeveragesFruitMelons

My Watermelon Slushy

Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, frozen1 cup lemon- lime-flavored seltzer water2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute1/2...

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Melon Agua Fresca
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Melon Agua Fresca

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

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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...

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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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Lime Ginger Honeydew
BreakfastDessertMelons

Lime Ginger Honeydew

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

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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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BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Juice

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

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Watermelon Agua Fresca
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Agua Fresca

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

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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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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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Strawberry - Watermelon Slushy
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Strawberry – Watermelon Slushy

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

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Melon Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Melon Granita

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

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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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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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Watermelon Daiquiri
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Daiquiri

Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, roughly chopped and seeds removed100 ml white rum1/2 limes, juice...

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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 Creme Trifle
DessertFruitMelons

Watermelon Creme Trifle

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

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Watermelon Mountain Dew Punch
BeveragesMelonsPunch beverage

Watermelon Mountain Dew Punch

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

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Watermelon Pudding or Sauce
DessertMelonsPuddings and mousses

Watermelon Pudding or Sauce

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

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