Melon Recipes

Fresh melons make mouth-watering fruit salads and summer treats, but don’t stop at the dessert table! Our recipes with melons also include savory appetizers that will be a hit at your next gathering.

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Lucy Wang’s Watermelon Soju

Soju is recognized as the alcoholic beverage in South Korea. It’s served in restaurants and karaoke rooms, and has a ton of variations. This one is with watermelon—sweet, refreshing and ice cold! —Lucy Wang, Los Angeles, California

Perfect Bite Fruit Salad

A rainbow of finely chopped fruits lightly dressed with lime, honey and mint is what turns an everyday snack into...


Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs

My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few...


Watermelon Ice Cream

This easy summer dessert, made with watermelon and sweetened condensed milk, is creamy and thick but scoops like a dream....


Watermelon Popsicles

Beat the heat with sweet-tart homemade watermelon popsicles. They're low in sugar, loaded with fruit and 100% delightful.

Watermelon Martini

This watermelon martini is a sweet, boozy summer refresher. Use the juice from a watermelon that’s so ripe and succulent...


Watermelon Slushie

Cool down on those hot days with this refreshing watermelon slushie. The sweet flavors of fresh watermelon and sugar blend...

Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Sliders

These fun little sliders combine my favorite Mexican flavors and seafood into a handheld treat. They make such a fresh...


Prosciutto Shrimp with Tropical Mango Salsa

Prosciutto and melon are a quintessential pairing. I took things a few steps further by adding an assortment of other...


Watermelon Rind Preserves

This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


Citrus Cantaloupe Butter

This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it...

Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad

Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won’t find this unique and refreshing salad at...


Watermelon and Cucumber Salsa

The combo of watermelon and cucumber sounds unusual but tastes amazing! Eat the salsa with chips, or serve it as...


Watermelon Salad with Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch

This is such a wonderful side dish to enjoy during a hot summer, especially here in Texas. My family loves...


Creamy Watermelon Smoothie

I love this refreshing watermelon smoothie recipe and the bright, summery flavor. The key is to freeze the watermelon cubes...


Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon bowl with a scalloped edge and...

Watermelon Shrimp Salad

Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...


Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs

My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few...


Spicy Watermelon Salsa

I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite....


Watermelon Vodka Sorbet

This icy granita is a cooling delight on a hot summer day. This is an adults only goody. You can...


Melon-Berry Salad

The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for...


Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

This is the perfect starter for a summer dinner or a lunch. It's cool and tangy with a whole lot...


Watermelon-Lime Cooler

When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale....


Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler

My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This...


Summer Buzz Fruit Salad

For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...

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Minted Fruit Salad

Filled with the season’s best, freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to...


Honeydew & Prosciutto Salad

For parties, I turn melon and prosciutto into an easy salad with a honey mustard dressing. To add zip, stir...


Watermelon Margarita

Upgrade a classic lime margarita with this watermelon margarita recipe. The pretty, pink drink uses a sugared rim and blended...


Glazed Fruit Bowl

This quick-to-fix fruit salad combines summer favorites such as cantaloupe, honeydew and strawberries into a refreshing side dish. You can...


Watermelon Smoothies

"This is sooo good in the summer," raves Sandi Pichon of Slidell, Louisiana. The simple summer beverage is a snap...


Breakfast Fruit Salad

You need just two ingredients to stir up the citrusy dressing that's drizzled over this fruit medley. Teri Albrecht of...