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Melon is great all by itself, but it’s even better when you add it to your meals. Personally, I have a hard time not digging right into them with a spoon, but when I wait, I never regret it. Alone, cantaloupe is juicy and refreshing—an excellent snack—but when you slice it up and wrap it in prosciutto, it suddenly becomes a restaurant-quality appetizer. When you toss honeydew in the blender with some spices (and maybe some vegetables), you have a cool summer soup that you didn’t even have to turn your stove on to make. With a little patience, your melon can go from just a fruit to almost any meal you could possibly want.
As tempting as it might be to eat your melon plain, consider turning it into one of these 17 excellent recipes instead. There are ideas here for all the most common kinds of melon you’ll see at the supermarket (you can find out how to pick the best one here) and they include a wide array of drinks, salads, soups, smoothies, and even pizza—bet you didn’t know a melon could do that.
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https://www.foodiecrush.com/1 Cantaloupe and Mozzarella Caprese Salad from Foodie Crush
This takes the idea of wrapping prosciutto around melon slices and kicks it up to level ten. It’s fruity, cheesy, and salty—basically, everything you could want from a salad. Get the recipe here.
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http://dishingupthedirt.com2 Spiced Cantaloupe and Honey Lassi from Dishing up the Dirt
If you’re tired of plain ol’ smoothies, take this lassi for a spin. A type of yogurt drink common in South Asia, it’s tangy and sour which keeps the cantaloupe and honey from becoming too sweet. Get the recipe here.
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Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell3 Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon and Hard-Boiled Egg Over Lemony Arugula from SELFstarter
With prosciutto, hard-boiled eggs, and barley, this melon salad has all the protein. Get the recipe here.
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https://damndelicious.net4 Watermelon-Mango Pico de Gallo from Damn Delicious
Pico de gallo doesn’t have to use tomatoes, and this melon and mango recipe proves that. Get the recipe here.
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https://lexiscleankitchen.com5 Watermelon Ahi Tuna Salad from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
With watermelon, herbs, shallots, and marinated ahi tuna, this salad is unlike any tuna salad you’ve had before. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.bonappetit.com6 Watermelon With Lime and Peanut Dressing from Bon Appétit
Tangy lime and crunchy peanuts give this watermelon dish a Thai-style flair. Add a bit of chili to really heat things up. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.foodiecrush.com7 Summer Melon Couscous Salad With Avocado, Grapes, and Mint from Foodie Crush
With cucumbers, grapes, honeydew, avocado, and mint, this salad is green, on green, on green and we’re not mad about it. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.dessertfortwo.com8 Salty Melon Slush from Dessert for Two
If you think beverages can’t be salty, this slush will make you think again. The main recipe is non-alcoholic, but feel free to add a shot if you’re in the mood for some booze. Get the recipe here.
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http://turniptheoven.com9 Cantaloupe Gazpacho With Crispy Prosciutto from Turnip the Oven
Cantaloupe is blended with shallots, cucumber, and a bit of Greek yogurt to make a chilled soup that’s rich and creamy. Whatever you do, don’t skip the crispy prosciutto. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.aspicyperspective.com/10 Cantaloupe and Sweet Ricotta Pizza from A Spicy Perspective
Topped with sliced cantaloupe, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of spicy arugula, this pizza is just the right amount of sweet and savory. Get the recipe here.
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Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell11 Cantaloupe With Honey Yogurt and Pistachios from SELFstarter
A cantaloupe is the only bowl you’re going to want to use from now on. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.acouplecooks.com/12 Watermelon Gazpacho from A Couple Cooks
Watermelon and tomatoes make an excellent team in this tangy, spicy gazpacho. Not to mention, that color will do wonders for you on Instagram. Get the recipe here.
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https://thealmondeater.com13 Honeydew Smoothie Bowl from The Almond Eater
Gazpacho isn’t the only thing you can make when you blend melon—turn the fruit into a vibrant smoothie bowl with this creative idea. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.cookingclassy.com14 Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad from Cooking Classy
If you aren’t already eating a ton of pasta salad this summer, get started with this cheesy, fruit version. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/15 Cucumber Honeydew Salad With Feta from Two Peas and Their Pod
Chopped, raw onions and salty feta keeps this honeydew salad nice and balanced. Get the recipe here.
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Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell16 Watermelon Farro Salad from SELFstarter
Make this salad a couple hours before you plan to eat it—that way, the farro has time to soak up the juices from the watermelon. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.bonappetit.com/17 Honeydew and Lox from Bon Appétit
Tired of prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe? Lox-wrapped honeydew is just the palate cleanser you need. Get the recipe here.
