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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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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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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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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 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
CheeseMelonsSalads

Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad

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

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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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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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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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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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Luau Lemonade
BerriesBeveragesMelons

Luau Lemonade

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

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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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BeveragesMelonsPineapple

Fresh Fruit Frappe

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

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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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Just Dew It! Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Just Dew It! Smoothie

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

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Sour Cream Fruit Salad

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

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Cantaloupe Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Cantaloupe Smoothie

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FruitMelonsSalads

Fresh Watermelon and Fruit Salad

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

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Melon Cream Cooler
BeveragesMelonsShakes

Melon Cream Cooler

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

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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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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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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-berry Wonder
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Watermelon-berry Wonder

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

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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 Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Melon Granita

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

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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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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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BeveragesFruitMelons

Honeydew Lime Frappe

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

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Red and Yellow Watermelon Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Red and Yellow Watermelon Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed red watermelon, seeded if necessary3 cups cubed yellow watermelon, seeded...

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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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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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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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FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Yin-Yang Melon Soup

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

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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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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 Punch
BeveragesMelonsPunch beverage

Melon Punch

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

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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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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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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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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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Melon Juice
BeveragesFruitMelons

Melon Juice

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cantaloupe Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseMelons

Cantaloupe Bruschetta

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

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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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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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