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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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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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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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Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie

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

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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 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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FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Yin-Yang Melon Soup

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

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Watermelon Gazpacho
FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients: 6 cups seeded and cubed watermelon1 1/2 cups chopped apples ( I use...

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Watermelon Ginger Frosted  Drink
BeveragesMelonsShakes

Watermelon Ginger Frosted Drink

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

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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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7 Fruit Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

7 Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice1/2 cup water1/2 cup sugar2 nectarines, peeled, thinly sliced1 bananas,...

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MelonsPineappleSalads

Overnight Gingered Fruit Bowl

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

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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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Melon Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Melon Granita

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

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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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Watermelon And Mint Juice
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon And Mint Juice

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

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Just Dew It! Smoothie
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Just Dew It! Smoothie

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups honeydew melon, diced2 tablespoons mint, fresh, chopped1 tablespoon lime juice,...

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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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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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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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Cantaloupe Spinach Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Cantaloupe Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 2 large cantaloupe6 cups torn fresh spinach leaves1/2 cup pistachios or 1/2 cup...

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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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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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Cantaloupe
FruitMelonsSalads

Cantaloupe, Marshmallow, and Cool Whip Salad

Ingredients: 2 lbs peeled cantaloupes1 lb mini marshmallows1 (16 ounce) containers Cool Whip Directions:...

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Watermelon Juice

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

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Summer Melon Smoothie
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Summer Melon Smoothie

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

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Melon Cream Cooler
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Melon Cream Cooler

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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Frosty Summer Watermelon Cooler
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Frosty Summer Watermelon Cooler

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

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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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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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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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Honeydew Lime Frappe

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

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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 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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Watermelon Crawl- Aka Spiked Watermelon
AppetizersBeveragesMelons

Watermelon Crawl- Aka Spiked Watermelon

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

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Summer Fruit Soup
BreakfastMelonsSoups & stews

Summer Fruit Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups cut cantaloupe or 3 cups honeydew melon ( I prefer to...

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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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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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Watermelon Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Watermelon Salad

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

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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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Luau Lemonade
BerriesBeveragesMelons

Luau Lemonade

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

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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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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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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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Peppery Cantaloupe Cubes
FruitLow proteinMelons

Peppery Cantaloupe Cubes

Ingredients: 1/2 ripe cantaloupes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubesfresh ground black pepper...

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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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Chilled Watermelon Soup
Lunch/snacksMelonsSoups & stews

Chilled Watermelon Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon1/3 cup apple juice2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 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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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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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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Melon Juice
BeveragesFruitMelons

Melon Juice

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

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watermelon chiller
BeveragesFruitMelons

watermelon chiller

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

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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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