Source: M.studio, AdobeStockMelon is not only delicious on its own but also perfectly complements other dishes – salads, pies, or winter preserves. Take note of our 20 recipes and cook with pleasure!
1. Fried Melon
Source: youtube.comYou can drizzle the finished dessert with chocolate or honey.
You will need: 300 g melon, 20 g butter, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Peel and slice the melon. Melt the sugar in butter in a pan and lightly fry the melon in this caramel on both sides.
2. Melon, Cucumber, and Peach Salad
Source: pinterest.comA rather unexpected but very tasty combination of ingredients.
You will need: 500 g melon, 20 g pickled ginger, 1-2 cucumbers, 3 peaches, olive oil.
Preparation: Peel and cut the fruits and cucumbers into roughly equal pieces. Add chopped ginger and drizzle the salad with olive oil.
3. Melon Compote for Winter
Source: postila.ruThis compote turns out moderately sweet, but not overly cloying.
You will need: 500 g melon, 200 g sugar, 2 L water, 20 ml lemon juice.
Preparation: Cut the peeled melon into pieces, place it in clean jars, and pour boiling water over it. Leave for 20 minutes, then drain the water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil. Simmer the syrup for a few minutes, add lemon juice, pour it over the melon again, and seal the jars.
4. Melon and Feta Salad
Source: pokayadoma.ruUnusual yet very simple – you must try it.
You will need: 400 g melon, 200 g feta, 2-3 cucumbers, 4 sprigs basil, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut the cucumbers and peeled melon, chop the basil, and crumble the feta. Season the salad to taste and drizzle with oil.
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5. Melon Jam with Lemon
Source: ideireceptov.ruThe citrusy tartness harmoniously balances the sweetness of the melon.
You will need: 800 g peeled melon, 400 g sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Finely chop the melon, cover it with sugar, and leave for several hours. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and let it cool. Add lemon juice and zest, simmer for another 5 minutes, and let it cool. Then simmer again for 5 minutes and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
6. Melon Milkshake
Source: foodmag.meA simple milkshake with a very pleasant and sweet taste.
You will need: 200 ml milk, 2 pinches vanilla, 100 g ice cream, 150 g melon.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop the melon. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the milkshake.
7. Battered Melon
Source: pinterest.comAn original spicy appetizer for those who are not afraid to try new things.
You will need: 300 g melon, 3 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp starch, 1 egg, 2 tbsp water, 1 pinch chili flakes, salt.
Preparation: Cut the peeled melon into sticks, and whisk the remaining ingredients until smooth. Dip the melon into the batter and fry on all sides until golden brown.
8. Melon Charlotte
Source: povar.ruLovers of sweet homemade pastries will definitely enjoy this recipe!
You will need: 3 eggs, 10 g vanilla sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 200 g melon, 120 g sugar, 150 g flour.
Preparation: Whisk eggs and both types of sugar with a mixer until fluffy. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix the dough. Pour it into a mold and arrange melon pieces on top. Bake the charlotte for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Fruit Salad with Melon
Source: dzen.ruFor a beautiful presentation, serve the salad in a melon half with the pulp removed.
You will need: 800 g melon, 2-3 oranges, 2 bananas, 200 g pineapple, 2-3 kiwis, honey.
Preparation: Peel and cut all fruits into medium pieces. Drizzle the salad with honey to taste.
10. Baked Melon with Cheese
Source: povar.ruYou can use any cheese you like – hard cheese or blue cheese.
You will need: 400 g melon, 50 g cheese, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Cut the melon into medium-thick slices, make transverse cuts on them, and insert cheese slices. Sprinkle everything with cinnamon, bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, and at the end of cooking – drizzle with honey.
11. Melon and Banana Smoothie
Source: AdobeStockA yogurt smoothie for breakfast or a snack – delicious and healthy.
You will need: 250 g melon, 2 bananas, 150 ml yogurt, 1 pinch cinnamon, 1 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Peel and cut the melon and bananas. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the smoothie until smooth.
12. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Melon
Source: dzen.ruThis recipe requires ripe, sweet melon varieties.
You will need: 3 eggs, 3 tbsp sugar, 350-400 g cottage cheese, 1 tsp baking powder, 50 g flour, 300 g melon.
Preparation: Blend eggs with sugar and cottage cheese. Add flour with baking powder and mix in the chopped melon. Cook the casserole for about 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Grilled Melon
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThe highlight of this appetizer is the unusual honey-mint sauce.
You will need: 1 melon, 100 g butter, 120 ml honey, 1 sprig mint.
Preparation: Melt butter with honey in a saucepan and add chopped mint. Brush the melon slices with this sauce and grill them for about 3-5 minutes. You can also baste with the sauce during cooking.
14. Vanilla Melon and Kiwi Smoothie
Source: imghub.ruIf you don't have vanilla milk, add a little vanilla sugar to regular milk.
You will need: 500 ml vanilla soy milk, 300 g melon, 4 kiwis, 1/2 bunch mint, 1 lemon or lime.
Preparation: Peel and cut the melon and kiwi, chop the mint, and add lemon juice. Pour in the soy milk and blend the smoothie until smooth.
15. Melon and Celery Salad
Source: AdobeStockA diet salad recipe for hot summer days.
You will need: 500 g melon, 3 cucumbers, 1 chili pepper, 2 celery stalks, 2 sprigs each of mint and parsley, 1 lemon, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Cut the melon, cucumber, and celery into small pieces. Chop the chili and herbs, season the salad, add olive oil, lemon juice, and zest to taste.
16. Green Smoothie with Melon
Source: vkusvill.ruA very tasty and healthy smoothie for well-being.
You will need: 400 g melon, 1 banana, 1 bunch spinach, 1 mango, 1 tsp lemon juice, honey.
Preparation: Peel and cut the banana, mango, and melon. Rinse the spinach, put all ingredients into a blender, and blend the smoothie until smooth.
17. Melon Pancakes
Source: pinterest.comA great idea for a family breakfast or simply with tea.
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 2 eggs, 160 g flour, 40 ml vegetable oil, 2 tbsp sugar, 0.25 tsp baking powder, 100 g melon.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with kefir and sugar, add oil, then the dry ingredients. Mix in the chopped melon. Spoon the batter onto a heated and oiled pan, and fry the pancakes on both sides.
18. Melon Mousse with Gelatin
Source: mirtesen.ruIt turns out even better and more interesting than regular jelly.
You will need: 300 g melon pulp, 150 ml water, 10-15 g gelatin, 1 tsp lemon juice, 80 g sugar.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in 50 ml of water. Separately, boil 100 ml of water with sugar and lemon juice, simmer for 1-2 minutes, and let it cool slightly. Blend the melon until smooth.
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate until the mixture begins to set slightly. Whisk the jelly with a mixer until it forms a thick, light foam, spoon into dessert bowls, and refrigerate until set.
19. Melon and Raspberry Smoothie
Source: flickr.comYou can additionally add a little water or plant-based milk.
You will need: 600 g melon, 250 g raspberries, sugar.
Preparation: Peel and chop the melon, sort the raspberries. Put everything into a blender, add sugar to taste, and blend the smoothie until smooth.
20. Melon and Bacon Salad
Source: postila.ruInstead of fried bacon, you can also use jamón or prosciutto.
You will need: 300 g melon, 50 g bacon, 2 sprigs mint, 20 g walnuts, olive oil.
Preparation: Chop the peeled melon, and fry the bacon slices until golden. Add mint leaves and chopped walnuts. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and serve.