Melon and watermelon, full of sunshine, bring joy to our deliciously fresh plates.
Why do watermelon and melon work?
Nutrition side
Good news, watermelon and melon have benefits to spare. Both rich in water, they are among the foods to favor to stay hydrated. They are therefore precious allies during heat waves, or if you do not like water. Then, they are full of vitamins A, C, and antioxidants, particularly beneficial to fight against skin aging and enhance your complexion. If you did not know how to promote and maintain your tan, know that diet can help you.
Let’s also remember that melon and watermelon contain fiber, for better digestion, and potassium, to fight against water retention and cellulite. So many good reasons to put them on the menu.
Revenue side
As an aperitif or starter, this essential summer duo can be easily served on appetizer skewers. Otherwise, you can make carpaccios or slip them into summer salads with raw ham, shrimp, feta and a few sprigs of rocket for a sweet and sour mix. Note that mozzarella, halloumi and, in general, all summer products will make excellent combinations with these products.
Also, watermelon and melon are fruits to grill on the barbecue, like peach or apricot. Prepared in this way, they will go wonderfully with seafood.
As for desserts, these sun-drenched products obviously offer many possibilities. Simply cut into slices to finish the meal on a light note, prepared in fruit salad, granita or refreshing sorbets for the summer… They will never cease to delight you.
Still not had enough? Try a cocktail with or without alcohol by mixing melon and watermelon juice. No need to add sugar, these two fruits already contain enough. On the other hand, a few sprigs of mint, a dash of lemon juice and a few ice cubes will be welcome in your drink.
Right away: 26 recipes that put melon and watermelon in the spotlight.
Melon watermelon cucumber salad
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Melon watermelon cucumber salad
Melon ham wraps
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Melon and ham wraps
Grilled prawns and melon
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Pretty expensive
- See the recipe: Grilled prawns and melon
Grilled Melon Epigrams
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Pretty expensive
- See the recipe: Grilled melon epigrams
White gazpacho, watermelon granita
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: White gazpacho, watermelon granita
Rubik’s cube watermelon melon avocado
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Rubik’s cube watermelon melon avocado
Striped watermelon melon palettes
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Striped watermelon melon paletas
Melon and Ginger Granita
© Carrie Solomon
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Melon and ginger granita
Watermelon carpaccio and Kalamata olives
© Grégoire Kalt
- 4 people
- Level: Quite difficult
- 25 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon carpaccio and Kalamata olives
Rocket, melon, watermelon, feta and mint salad
© Carrie Solomon
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 8 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Rocket, melon, watermelon, feta and mint salad
Bloody Mary watermelon, cucumber pickles
© Carrie Solomon
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon Bloody Mary, Cucumber Pickles
Campari Watermelon Cocktail
© Jean-Claude Amiel
- 2 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Campari Watermelon Cocktail
Watermelon-melon gazpacho
© Nathalie Carnet
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon-melon gazpacho
Watermelon Pickles
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon Pickles
Pineapple-watermelon salad
© Jean-François Mallet
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Pineapple-watermelon salad
Watermelon salad with burrata
© Grégoire Kalt
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon salad with burrata
Watermelon, strawberry and cherry tomato salad
© Carrie Solomon
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon, strawberry, and cherry tomato salad
Fresh water with melon
© Carrie Solomon
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Agua fresca with melon
Multicolored watermelon and melon ceviche
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Multicolored watermelon and melon ceviche
Tortilla chips, melon-avocado salsa
© Carrie Solomon
- 2 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 25 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Tortilla chips, melon-avocado salsa
Melon Charlotte with Smoked Duck
© Getty
- 6 persons
- Level: Quite difficult
- 40 minutes of preparation
- Pretty expensive
- See the recipe: Melon charlotte with smoked duck
Melon and Labneh Salad
© Akiko Ida
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Melon and labneh salad
Watermelon Granita with Orange Blossom
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon granita with orange blossom
Frozen melon and yogurt mousse
© Nathalie Carnet
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 5 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Frozen melon and yogurt mousse
Vitello tonnato and watermelon
© David Japy
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 25 minutes of preparation
- Pretty expensive
- See the recipe: Vitello tonnato and watermelon
Rocket, melon, watermelon, feta and mint salad
© Carrie Solomon
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 8 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Rocket, melon, watermelon, feta and mint salad
Watermelon, pepper, basil and feta salad
© Akiko Ida
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon, pepper, basil and feta salad
Tuna and watermelon ceviche
© Akiko Ida
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Tuna and watermelon ceviche
Watermelon, vegetable feta, and mint
© Aline Caron
- 6 persons
- Level: Easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon, vegetable feta, and mint
Watermelon, feta, red onion and baby spinach salad
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon, feta, red onion and spinach salad
Watermelon Cocktail with Mint
© Valery Guedes
- 8 people
- Level: Very easy
- 5 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Watermelon cocktail with mint
Frozen melon soup, watermelon, and bresaola chips
© Emanuela Cino
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Frozen melon, watermelon and bresaola crisp soup
Melon and raspberry carpaccio with herbs
© Valery Guedes
- 8 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Melon and raspberry carpaccio with herbs
Melon, feta and cucumber pickle salad
© Emilie Franzo
- 1 person
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Melon, feta and cucumber pickle salad
Melon salad, Iberian ham and quick melon-Porto sorbet
© Emanuela Cino
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 30 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Melon salad, Iberian ham and quick melon-Porto sorbet
