What Is Honeydew melon and How Can I Use It?

Honeydew melon rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 28 recipes to cook with it.

Nutrition

Where found

Honeydew melon is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Honeydew melon is a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using honeydew melon

There are 28 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Breakfast Fruit Sherbet

Breakfast fruit sherbet blends ripe honeydew, kiwi, buttermilk, sugar, and lime juice into a no-churn frozen treat. Light, tangy, naturally low-fat alternative to morning yogurt.

Mixed Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing

Mixed different kinds of melon together, use mint, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice to make a fresh dressing, a good start of a day with these fresh fruits salad.

Sacramento Fruit Bowl

This fruity delicious dish is made with pineapple, honeydew melon, cantalope and nectarines.

Fruchtsalat Mit Nussen (Fruit Salad with Nuts)

German fruit salad with honeydew melon, oranges, grapes, and walnuts in a tangy yogurt dressing with lemon, orange juice, and a hint of ketchup. Light and refreshing.

Double Melon Soup

Chilled two-tone melon soup with cantaloupe and honeydew poured side by side for a striking orange-and-green presentation. A refreshing no-cook summer appetizer with sherry, citrus, and fresh mint.

Mellow Melon Soup

Chilled melon soup made with pureed cantaloupe, honeydew, sweet white wine, and cardamom. A refreshing no-cook summer soup garnished with fresh mint.

Chunky Tomato Fruit Gazpacho

Chilled fruit gazpacho with tomatoes, honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, nectarines, and cucumber in fresh orange juice with basil, mint, and a jalapeño kick. A stunning summer starter.

Chunky Tomato-Citrus Salsa

Fresh no-cook salsa with ripe tomatoes, honeydew melon, pineapple, cilantro, and lime juice. A bright, fruity relish for grilled fish or meat that comes together in 20 minutes.

Melon-Citrus Mingle

Big-batch melon and citrus fruit salad with honeydew, cantaloupe, oranges, grapefruit, pineapple, bananas, and cherries in fresh orange juice. Feeds 20 and keeps a week.

Chilled Fruit Soup with Spiked Nuts

Chilled fruit soup with spiked melon: champagne-sweetened fruit broth ladled over vodka-and-tequila-marinated melon, grapes, and plums. A grown-up summer starter built for heat waves.

Seafood Coctail Salad

Seafood cocktail salad with shrimp, avocado, honeydew, cantaloupe, orange, and strawberries on lettuce, dressed with a tangy cocktail-sauce-and-salad-dressing mix. A light summer main course.

Melon & Hearts of Palm Salad with Chutney Vinaigrette

Melon and hearts of palm salad with honeydew, cantaloupe, and artichoke hearts dressed in a mango chutney-lime vinaigrette. An elegant, refreshing summer salad.

Melon in Mint Sauce

Fresh melon salad with cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon tossed in a creamy mint and cardamom sauce. A chilled summer fruit dish with light sour cream dressing.

Chilled Minted Melon Soup

Chilled honeydew melon soup with mint, honey, lime juice, and buttermilk for a tangy edge. A refreshing 6-ingredient summer first course or light dessert.

Spiced Melon Cocktail

Spiced melon cocktail with honeydew balls, flaked crabmeat, and a tangy whipped cream-mayo dressing spiked with paprika, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. A retro dinner-party starter with coastal flair.

Icy Melon Freeze

Icy melon freeze made with pureed honeydew, orange juice, and sugar. Frozen, beaten fluffy, then frozen again for a light, refreshing no-churn sorbet.

Cold Melon Soup

Chilled melon soup with cantaloupe, honeydew, champagne, and a drizzle of honey, served in iced bowls with whipped cream and mint. A no-cook summer starter that feels like a celebration.

Honeydew Melon with Rice Wine Vinegar & Cilantro(Cool)

Savory honeydew melon tossed with rice vinegar, fresh chile strips, and torn cilantro. A four-ingredient cool fruit salad that turns sweet melon into a Thai-inspired brunch starter.

Fruit Salad with Nuts

German-style fruit salad with honeydew melon balls, orange slices, grapes, and walnuts layered over lettuce and dressed in a tangy yogurt-citrus dressing with a hint of ketchup.

Fruit Salad #2

Fresh fruit salad with cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, oranges, grapes, peaches, and watermelon dressed with lemon juice or yogurt. A maple-vodka option for adults.

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Melon & Ginger Basket

Carved honeydew melon basket filled with fresh fruit, stem ginger, orange juice, and nutmeg. A stunning no-cook centerpiece dessert with kiwi, lychees, strawberries, and grapes.

Fruit Salad with Lime Yogurt

Fresh fruit salad, you can eat it at breakfast, after meals, any time, it is an excellent option.

Fruit Salad with Jalapeno-Citrus Dressing

Tropical fruit salad with honeydew, papaya, strawberries, and pineapple tossed in a sweet-spicy jalapeño citrus dressing. Bright, juicy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Cantaloupe Cooler

A refreshing blended melon drink with fresh mint, lime juice, and ice. Use cantaloupe, honeydew, or crenshaw melon. Ten minutes, no sugar added, naturally sweet and hydrating.

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