Cantaloupe and Honeydew Recipes That Showcase the Best of These Sweet Summer Melons

Cantaloupe, watermelon, and juicy peaches make up this photogenic fruit salad. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and Lillet, then sprinkle with salt to amplify the fruits' sweetness.

Melon cubes are soaked in a boozy syrup, then served with fresh herbs, sea salt, and lime juice. Enjoy atop fruit sorbet or on its own for a no-fuss summer dessert.

For a cooling treat that will delight kids and adults alike, make these colorful tri-melon ice pops. Blend melon and condensed milk, as the recipe suggests, or use coconut milk for a vegan version.

Between the smoky shishito peppers and chive vinaigrette, this recipe brings out the best of melon's savory side. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh mint leaves for an enticing yet flavorful contrast.

Equal parts healthy and simple, this 20-minute salad pairs well with grilled dishes. For an extra kick, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or chili powder.

Capture the essence of summer with this bubbly fruity float. Freeze balls of honeydew until firm, then serve with seltzer and scoops of lemon or coconut sorbet (or both).

Honeydew melon, mango, papaya, and cucumber come together in this vibrant tropical salad. A turmeric-chile sea salt blend rounds out the dish, enhancing the fruits' natural flavors.

Macerate honeydew melon, kiwi, and pineapple for this make-ahead white sangria. When it's time to drink, add white wine and seltzer, then garnish with frozen fruit. Cheers!

Go green with this crispy salad made of honeydew, apple, cucumber, and grapes. Let the fruits mingle with a lime juice and honey dressing, then dig in.

The salty edginess of prosciutto pairs beautifully with the mild sweetness of melon. Enjoy these skewers as an appetizer or add them to a homemade charcuterie board.

Avocado and honeydew might seem like an unlikely pair, but the contrast in textures is lovely. All you need to do is halve an avocado, add a spoonful of melon cubes, and garnish with sea salt and mint leaves.

Steeping tequila with honeydew, cucumber, and elderflower liqueur is an easy way to make a cooling big-batch drink. What's more, prep takes just 10 minutes.

The combo of cantaloupe and tarragon offers an elegant, herb-infused take on the usual sherbet. For an alcohol-free version, simply skip the vodka.

No popsicle mold? No problem. Soak wedges of cantaloupe and watermelon into a tequila-lime mixture, insert popsicle sticks, then freeze for zingy summer treat.

Cool down—and drink up—with this refreshing beverage. Simply puree both cucumber and honeydew melon in a blender, then strain and shake with ice. Add sake or vodka to make it boozy.

Blend honeydew, cucumber, and fresh mint from the garden for an instant summer smoothie. You can also enjoy it as a smoothie bowl topped with melon balls and coconut flakes.

Perfectly icy and sweet, this milky melon granita will hit the spot on a hot summer day. To make it dairy-free, use coconut condensed milk.