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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    Is Watermelon Good for You?

    Watermelon is sweet, refreshing and also really good for you! From keeping you hydrated to supporting heart health and helping with exercise recovery, here's why this juicy fruit deserves a spot on your plate.

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    How to Cut a Watermelon

    That giant watermelon on your counter isn't nearly as intimidating as it looks. Here's how to cut a watermelon into...


    Watermelon Feta Salad

    Watermelon feta salad is the sweet-and-savory summer side you’ll keep coming back to. Juicy watermelon, salty feta and fresh mint...


    How to Pick a Perfect Watermelon

    Three clues will tell you which watermelon is the sweetest and the ripest.


    Cantaloupe Paloma

    When you think of cantaloupe, you might not think of cocktails or juice. But this cantaloupe paloma really is worth...

    Honey Deuce Cocktail

    2 Reviews

    The official drink of the US Open is clever, tart and sweet—and easy to replicate at home. The honey deuce...


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    10 Refreshing Watermelon Desserts for Cool, Fruity Summer Treats

    These watermelon desserts highlight summer’s best fruit with easy recipes like frozen pops, berry-topped cakes and no-bake tarts perfect for...

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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...


    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

    2 Reviews

    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

    It doesn't get more refreshing than this four-ingredient watermelon slushie, which can be blended up in less than ten minutes.


    Prosciutto and Melon

    1 Reviews

    Salty and sweet recipes are always a delight to the tastebuds, but there's something exceptional about the simplicity of prosciutto...


    Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Sliders

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

    Can You Eat Both Black and White Watermelon Seeds?

    Can you eat watermelon seeds? Read on to find out if you really need to spit them out.


    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...


    This $10 Tool Will Change the Way You Cut Watermelon

    We're never using a regular knife again!


    Watermelon Rind Preserves

    1 Reviews

    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

    1 Reviews

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


    Watermelon Salad with Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch

    2 Reviews

    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...


    28 Quick Watermelon Recipes

    Cool down quick this summer with these easy watermelon recipes.

    Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

    1 Reviews

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


    Watermelon Shrimp Salad

    2 Reviews

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


    How to Make Our Refreshing Watermelon Juice Recipe

    Love a cool slice of watermelon? You have to try making this easy watermelon juice recipe.


    Our Most Refreshing Watermelon Salads

    Pieces of crisp and juicy watermelon star in these watermelon salad recipes. Try one of these unique dishes for your...


    23 Extra-Refreshing Watermelon Recipes

    Summer doesn't start until you take a bite out of a big, juicy watermelon. But if you're looking for more...


    Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade

    The nutrition department at my local hospital inspired me to create this refreshing summer sipper. I tweaked their recipe slightly...