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12 Melon Recipes That’ll Blow Your Rind

Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew… Summer is prime melon time, and these 12 original recipes—from savoury dishes to refreshing desserts—will definitely have you using your melon!

1. Honeydew and Cucumber Salad

When it’s hot outside, the craving for something refreshing is strong. This salad, made with honeydew, cucumber, avocado and pistachios, definitely hits the spot and will keep you cool. It’s a great side dish or even a starter if you’re entertaining on the patio.

2. Melon Hors D'Oeuvres

Revisit the classic cantaloupe-prosciutto pairing by adding a hint of anise flavour with thin slices of fennel drizzled with white balsamic vinegar. Served as an appetizer, they’re delicious and oh-so easy to make.

3. Honeydew Lillet Cocktail

The great taste of honeydew shines brightly in this cocktail recipe made with Lillet Blanc, a sweet wine-based aperitif. Enjoy this delicate and fruity mix chilled.

4. Chicken Tacos with Lime and Watermelon

This unique version of a taco won’t leave you feeling indifferent. The filling, made of leftover chicken from the day before, watermelon drizzled with lime juice, sour cream and radishes, is sure to be a big hit with everyone. It’s a simple dish that’ll make an ideal lunch or dinner.

5. Veal and Watermelon Burgers

Watermelon is extremely refreshing and makes a great topping. Add it to a ground veal burger, along with fennel, lime and an herb-infused sour cream, for a grilled meal that’s simply fresh.

6. Tomato and Cantaloupe Spaghetti Sauce

This tomato sauce recipe contains a little something extra: the addition of cantaloupe, which provides a little bit of sweetness. It’s a great way to use up any overripe melon you have sitting in the kitchen. Just combine it with garlic, tomato paste and diced tomatoes, and you’ve got a new zero-waste classic!

7. Cucumber Melon Gazpacho

When melons reach peak ripeness, it’s time to use them up, even at the start of a meal. This gazpacho, a cross between the cold Spanish soup and an Indian yogurt, cucumber and mint raita, is absolutely perfect on a hot day.

8. Radish Salad with Watermelon, Sugar Snap Peas and Fresh Herb Dressing

This vibrant salad is irresistible, combining pink radishes and watermelon with bright green snap peas, topped with an herb dressing. The result is an appetizing dish with a crunchy texture and unrivaled freshness.

9. Watermelon Lemonade Slush

Enjoy this pink slushie made with watermelon, lemon juice and sugar. Prepare a syrup, mix it with frozen melon cubes and then blend everything together. It’s the ultimate refreshing drink on a scorching day.

10. Pork and Prosciutto Medallions with Zucchini-Mint Salad

For this main dish, you’ll need to wrap a pork tenderloin with prosciutto before cooking it on the grill. Serve it with a zucchini and cantaloupe ribbon salad for a delightful sweet and savoury combination. 

11. Curried Lamb Chops with Honeydew and Cucumber Raita

Flavour is in the spotlight with these grilled lamb chops served alongside raita, an Indian yogurt and cucumber sauce. In this version, honeydew is added to the mix, creating a perfect pairing for the meat.

12. Watermelon and Feta Salad

Watermelon is not only great in a fruit salad but also in a savoury one, alongside feta cheese, arugula and pumpkin seeds. Perfect to enjoy during a summer barbecue

To learn how to keep summer melons fresher for longer, watch this video:

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