Our Best Melon Recipes for Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon

This summer, take juicy, ripe melons beyond the fruit plate. Spiced-up salads, a refreshing soup, and a revamped caprese bring new life to cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, and more.
Gentl & Hyers1/18Tomato, Pickled Melon and Burrata Salad
The flesh immediately surround-ing the seeds is the most succulent part of any melon; if you haven’t tried eating the crunchy seeds before, hold on to your hat.
Gentl & Hyers2/18Shaved Honeydew, Fennel, and Olive Salad
Dress just before serving so that the fennel will still be crunchy and the melon retains its juices.
Gentl & Hyers3/18Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Crema
A super-juicy melon is key for this cooling watermelon recipe; it should feel heavy for its size and sound hollow when tapped.
Juco4/18Salted and Spiced Melon
The musky-sweet flavor of melon also takes well to red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper.
Gentl & Hyers5/18Vietnamese Pork Chops with Pickled Watermelon
This dish is a bold mix of salty, sweet, and acidic components. Crunchy slabs of melon and sharp greens keep it fresh; meaty chops provide depth.
Gentl & Hyers6/18Pickled Watermelon Rind
Waste not, watermelon lovers: This Southern pickle deserves a spot in your fridge. It's great alongside grilled pork chops, but we'd happily snack on it right out of the jar.
Gentl & Hyers7/18Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita
A grown-up shaved ice, with a welcome hit of spice from the pepper.
Gentl & Hyers8/18Melon with Yogurt and Pistachio-Sesame Brittle
This sweet and salty nut-and-seed brittle will send granola packing. Serve for breakfast or as a simple dessert.
Danny Kim9/18Spinach-Honeydew Cooler
“I'll juice just about any green, but spinach is my go-to. Melon just sweetens the deal.” –Alison Roman, senior associate food editor

18/18Melon and Prosciutto Risotto
Cassy Vires, Home Wine Kitchen, St. Louis: "I like to take a classic pairing and turn it on its head."






