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
Champsdiet featured Image
MelonsPineappleTropical fruits

Sour Cream Fruit Salad

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

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 Star Salads
Eggs/dairyMelonsSalads

Watermelon Star Salads

Ingredients: lettuce leaves2 slices watermelon, 1 inch thick round slices2 cups small curd cottage...

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 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
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...

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
Cantaloupe Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Cantaloupe Smoothie

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

Continue reading
Coconut Melon
CoconutDessertMelons

Coconut Melon

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

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 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 Crawl- Aka Spiked Watermelon
AppetizersBeveragesMelons

Watermelon Crawl- Aka Spiked Watermelon

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

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
watermelon chiller
BeveragesFruitMelons

watermelon chiller

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

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
Thai Cantaloupe Soup
AppetizersMelonsSoups & stews

Thai Cantaloupe Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium cantaloupe3 tablespoons canola oil1 small onions ( chopped)3/4 cup grape tomatoes...

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
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
Layered Fruit Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Layered Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans each pineapple tidbits, in juice2 medium bananas, sliced6 cups...

Continue reading
Watermelon Daiquiri
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Daiquiri

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

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
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
Melon Punch
BeveragesMelonsPunch beverage

Melon Punch

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

Continue reading
Summer Fruit Soup
BreakfastMelonsSoups & stews

Summer Fruit Soup

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

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
Watermelon Agua Fresca
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Agua Fresca

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

Continue reading
Cantaloupe Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseMelons

Cantaloupe Bruschetta

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

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
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...

Continue reading
Melon Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Melon Granita

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

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
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...

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
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
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
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
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
Watermelon Shirley Temple
BeveragesFruitMelons

Watermelon Shirley Temple

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

Continue reading
Summer Melon Smoothie
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Summer Melon Smoothie

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

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
DessertFruitMelons

Cantaloupe Melba

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

Continue reading
My Watermelon Slushy
BeveragesFruitMelons

My Watermelon Slushy

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

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
FruitMelonsSalads

Fresh Watermelon and Fruit Salad

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

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Summer Chill

Ingredients: 2 cups seeded fresh watermelon10 fresh mint leaves2 teaspoons sugar syrup1 teaspoon fresh...

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
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
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
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
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...

Continue reading
Cantaloupe Spinach Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Cantaloupe Spinach Salad

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

Continue reading
Sunset Watermelon Popsicles
DessertFrozen dessertsMelons

Sunset Watermelon Popsicles

Ingredients: 5 cups pureed watermelon ( seedless)3/4 cup orange juice1/3 cup sugar Directions: Cut...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
BeveragesMelonsSmoothies

Summer Breeze

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

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
Delicious Layered Fruit Salad
FruitMelonsSalads

Delicious Layered Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1 pint fresh blueberries1 pint fresh hulled strawberries or 1 pint raspberries2 1/2...

Continue reading
Melon Juice
BeveragesFruitMelons

Melon Juice

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

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
Peppery Cantaloupe Cubes
FruitLow proteinMelons

Peppery Cantaloupe Cubes

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

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 Gazpacho
FruitMelonsSoups & stews

Watermelon Gazpacho

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

Continue reading

Posts navigation

Next→
2025 © ChampsDiet.com | [email protected]