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.
30-Minute Recipes
Honeydew and Cucumber Salad
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.
Appetizers
Melon Hors D'Oeuvres
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.
summer cocktails
Honeydew Lillet Cocktail
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.
Soups and broths
Cucumber Melon Gazpacho
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.
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Watermelon Lemonade Slush
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.
salads
Watermelon and Feta Salad
To learn how to keep summer melons fresher for longer, watch this video: