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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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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 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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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 Punch
BeveragesMelonsPunch beverage

Melon Punch

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

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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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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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Melon Juice
BeveragesFruitMelons

Melon Juice

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

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CoconutDessertMelons

Casaba Melon with Coconut Milk

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

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DessertFruitMelons

Cantaloupe Melba

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

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Melon Sorbet
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Melon Sorbet

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

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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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Watermelon Juice

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Melon Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Melon Granita

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

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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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MelonsPineappleTropical fruits

Sour Cream Fruit Salad

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

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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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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 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,...

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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Fresh Fruit Frappe

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Summer Breeze

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

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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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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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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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Coconut Melon
CoconutDessertMelons

Coconut Melon

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

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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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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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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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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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Safari Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Safari Salad

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

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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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