Cantaloupe and Honeydew Recipes

Ginger, mint, and lime zest add a refreshing tropical twist to this colorful summer fruit salad.

All you need to make this no-cook cold soup is a refrigerator, a blender, and 15 minutes. The secret to the surprisingly complex flavor is pairing the mellow produce with a shot of spice.

Icy grapes, apple, kiwi, and honeydew melon make up a fruit-based take on "green" salad. A lemon thyme dressing brings the flavors together.

Ginger and mint (or basil) add a crisp twist to this refreshing melon sangria.

This sherbet upgrade erases all memories of cloyingly sweet, neon-hued orbs. It’s luscious and balanced, with just a hint of dairy.

Tangy lemon, salty fish sauce, and black pepper form the dressing for this refreshing main-course salad.

Slices of salty, pungent blue cheese are naturally suited for sweet figs, cantaloupe, and generous drizzles of honey. Serve a platter as an easy cheese course at the end of a meal.

This Italian-inspired salad perfumed with garlic and rosemary and laced with speck (smoked prosciutto) is a beautiful contrast between savory and sweet.

When the temperature soars, these chilly sweets will provide cool relief (and lots of smiles).

To make this refreshing, floral dessert, marinate melon wedges in aromatic jasmine green tea.

Paint a portrait in pastels with this inviting arrangement of antipasti.

These silky panna-cotta-inspired desserts are bursting with ripe melon flavor.

Is it a cocktail or a refreshing, vitamin-packed fruit snack? Stop, you're both right!

Elegant in its simplicity, this light breakfast or dessert can be assembled in just a few minutes.

Greek yogurt gives these fruity treats a touch of tang.

This classic Italian appetizer is light and refreshing -- perfect for a summer evening.

Why should kids have all the fun? These ice pops will delight even the most discerning grown-ups, and they make a handy dessert for a backyard barbecue -- no forks, spoons, or plates required.

This infused booze is great simply mixed with seltzer or ginger ale, but try it in a Melon Mule for something special.

Sweet honeydew melon puree, mouth-puckering lime juice, and seltzer are combined in this effervescent drink.

The classic pairing of sweet melon and salty prosciutto is enhanced by a splash of vinegar.

Start the day on a bright note with fresh melon, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts.

Use a vegetable peeler or a mandoline to slice thin ribbons of cantaloupe, cucumber, and yellow summer squash for this refreshing and colorful salad. Just before serving, drizzle with yogurt-lime dressing.

Blend juicy chunks of cantaloupe with yogurt, honey, and ice to make this out-of-the-ordinary smoothie.