Summer is in full swing and what better way to beat the heat than with these 15 Summer Melon Recipes.
From juicy watermelons to sweet cantaloupes and honeydews these recipes are that are both savory and sweet!
Whether you're looking for a snack or a show-stopping dessert, this refreshing collection is for you!
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Did you know that there are over 30 different types of melons? Melons are juicy, fleshy fruits. When perfectly ripe, they can transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
They're available in most grocery stores all year long. However, towards the end of summer is when they taste best.
Melons are members of the Cucurbitaceae family. This is what makes them relatives of squashes and cucumbers. Melons taste great in either a savory or sweet recipe!
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How to Select a Ripe Melon
- Choose a melon that’s not damaged on the outside.
- They should be free of bruises, soft spots, moldy patches and cracks.
- Try to select one that have a dull-looking appearance.
- For the most part, the melon should be heavy.
- As a rule, when you tap the melon, you should hear a hallow sound.
- Here's a tip I learned from our local produce person a few years ago. For example, push your fingers on the section where the vine was attached to the melon. It should be soft with a clean cut. If you see a jagged cut, that means the melon was harvested before it was ripe.
- Melons should smell fresh with just a hint of sweetness.
How to Serve Melons
- Most people enjoy melons simply sliced!
- But you can also add them to salads, cold soups, drinks, and frozen sorbets.
- You can even try to add a few melon slices to your grill! Cooking them concentrates their natural sugars bringing out an entirely different flavor.
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Storage Tips
- Store all melons on the counter top in your kitchen. There's no need to refrigerate them.
- However, once they've been cut into, you need to store them in the refrigerator. Cover them with plastic wrap or in a plastic container for up to 2 weeks. Of course, assuming you have leftovers!
- Refrigerating melons can diminish their flavor, so try your best to serve them at room temperature.
- For more information on storing fresh fruits and vegetables, check out this post on Storing Summer Fruits and Vegetables.
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15 End of Summer Melon Recipes
15 delicious melon recipes to help you celebrate the end of summer,
This savory Grilled Watermelon Salad is packed with feta cheese, mint, basil, and onion, and is bound to be the summer salad of your dreams.
Watermelon Mint Ice Cream is a simple dessert made with frozen watermelon, coconut cream, and fresh mint. It can be enjoyed as soft-serve or scooped!
Enjoy a nutritious breakfast with cantaloupe breakfast bowls comprising yogurt, granola, berries, and a drizzle of honey. These bowls are high in protein, providing long-lasting satisfaction to start your day right!
Melon, prosciutto, and mozzarella sticks are a fantastic and simple summer appetizer. They bring together the sweetness of cantaloupe, the saltiness of prosciutto, and the freshness of mozzarella cheese.
The perfect side dish to any grilled meat.
Watermelon Salsa recipe is spicy and sweet twist on the classic salsa.
The Watermelon Lassi is a variation of the classic Sweet Lassi. It is prepared using fresh watermelon, cardamom, and cumin. This cool and refreshing lassi can be prepared in just 5 minutes.
3 Ingredient Watermelon Raspberry Popsicles are the perfect healthy frozen treat to cool down with on a hot day.
Just enough peach to pump up the flavor but not overpower the delicate drawl of the cantaloupe.
Served atop a piece of fish or as a side at a BBQ, this mint jicama cantaloupe salad breathes life into summer.
Cool and refreshing this salad is perfect for end of summer parties.
Simple and refreshing. A great way to use up all the cucumbers in our garden this time of year!
A pretty ending to any meal! It can also be made a day ahead which is great if you're making this for company.
This salad pairs perfectly with a lot of BBQ dishes.
These honeydew and mint popsicles are incredibly simple to make, and taste SO much better than anything you can buy in a store!
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