There’s nothing like cutting into a ripe, juicy melon on a hot day.
But here’s the thing: melons are way more versatile than we give them credit for.
Sure, they’re great straight from the fridge, but they also shine in everything else.
If you’ve got cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon hanging out on your counter, you’re just a few ingredients away from something seriously refreshing. These 20 melon recipes are easy, craveable, and honestly, they might just steal the show at your next cookout.
Simple Honeydew Melon and Yuzu Granita With Mint
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This easy recipe for frozen icy granita is made with honeydew melon, tangy yuzu citrus juice, and fresh mint. It’s utterly refreshing.
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Tasty Watermelon Margaritas
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These Tasty Watermelon Margaritas may go down as the best margarita you have all summer! Bursting with flavor, it comes together quickly, making it a perfect treat.
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Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe
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This Watermelon Gazpacho is a light and refreshing chilled soup made with sweet summer watermelon, savory tomato and cucumber, and fresh mint. Perfect as a light lunch or healthy snack, stay cool and enjoy this easy Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe topped with diced watermelon, creamy avocado, and fresh microgreens.
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Cantaloupe Pistachio Granola
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Bring on the summer melon season with this cantaloupe pistachio granola. Sweet and crunchy from real fruit, nuts, and whole grains. This gluten-free, vegan, soy-free granola makes the perfect treat.
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Watermelon Feta Salad
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This Watermelon Feta Salad is bursting with so much fresh flavor! Made with juicy sweet watermelon, feta cheese for a salty kick and cucumber and red onion slices for crunch this will be your new favorite side dish!
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Melon Salad
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This Melon Salad is the epitome of a fresh summer salad, perfect for a variety of occasions. It has a medley of watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew. This Melon Salad has as impressive an array of different flavors as it does colors. The addition of lime juice, lemon juice, honey, and fresh mint provides an even greater depth of taste.
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Roasted Beet and Watermelon Salad With Goat Cheese
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This roasted beet watermelon salad is not only colorful, it’s also packed with delicious textures and flavors. Creamy goat cheese is a great contrast to the earthy beets and peppery arugula, and the juicy watermelon adds just the right amount of sweetness.
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Melon Ball Drop Cocktail
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This fun melon ball drop cocktail is one of my favorite ways to ring in the new year! It’s a sweet mixed drink with melon and citrus flavors that you could really enjoy year-round.
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Homemade Watermelon Sorbet
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Next time you’re in the mood for a fresh-tasting, fruity, and fabulously frosty treat, try my Watermelon Sorbet recipe! Made with just four ingredients (including water) and about 5 minutes of active prep, it’s the easy summer dessert that you’ll be making all summer long.
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Watermelon Mojito
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These were really easy to make, and they’re everything you want out of a summer drink. You’ll love dropping the watermelon garnish in there, and then at the very end, you eat it, and it’s like this big boozy crunch of watermelon!
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Cucumber Melon Salad With Feta and Basil
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This light and fresh Cucumber Melon Salad is the perfect summer side dish! Wait for those deliciously ripe cantaloupes and pair with basil and cucumber from the garden for a tangy, sweet, and savory combination everyone will love!
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Melon Prosciutto Skewers
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These melon prosciutto skewers are the perfect toothpick appetizer that is easy to make, aesthetic, and delicious!
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Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
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These sweet strawberries and refreshing watermelon combined with orange juice make a winning combination for a delicious fruit smoothie! This watermelon strawberry smoothie is easy to create in just a few minutes.
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Grilled Salmon With Avocado-Melon-Cucumber Salsa
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The richness of the salmon is balanced by a deliciously spicy, sweet, salty, and sour topping of sweet melon, creamy avocado, jalapeno, and mint. The variety in textures adds to the appeal. You could serve the salsa on its own with tortilla chips, and or swap the melon for another sweet, seasonal fruit.
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Melon and Prosciutto Skewers With Halloumi
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These skewers combine sweet cantaloupe, caramelized halloumi, crisp cucumber ribbons, and savory prosciutto for a delicious sweet and savory appetizer. Add a little fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic reduction, and you’ve got the perfect thing to serve for summer.
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Kiwi Melon Smoothie
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This Kiwi Melon Smoothie is a cool, creamy, refreshing breakfast or snack! The whole family will love this healthy smoothie during the hot summer months!
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Mexican Fruit Salad With Tajin
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This simple fruit salad features three kinds of melon – watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew – and is topped with Tajin. This chile lime seasoning adds an acidic zestiness that balances beautifully against sweet melon.
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Frozen Watermelon Yogurt Bars
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These frozen watermelon yogurt bars are rich and creamy, making them the perfect treat on a hot summer day. Watermelon, yogurt, blueberries, and protein powder combine to create a frozen snack packed with wholesome ingredients that everyone will love.
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Cucumber Cantaloupe Agua Fresca Recipe
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Light, refreshing, and easy to prepare for a crowd, this cucumber-cantaloupe agua fresca recipe is a perfect summer drink to keep you cool and refreshed.
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Vodka Watermelon Cocktail
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This vodka watermelon cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail with a crisp kick of vodka and the juicy sweetness of fresh watermelon. This cocktail is easy to make and bursting with flavor. It’s a delicious way to cool down on those hot summer days.
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