Sweet, juicy, and tender, a ripe cantaloupe is a refreshing treat. When paired with a few ingredients, this melon can become the highlight of the dinner table.
The distinct flavor and watery sweetness are luscious in savory preparations like flatbread pizza!
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Juicy Cantaloupe Recipes
Easy Cantaloupe Sorbet
This three-ingredient cantaloupe sorbet is a refreshing and guilt-free summer treat! Sweet ripe cantaloupe is quickly frozen and blended with maple syrup and lime juice for a frozen treat guaranteed to cool you down even on the hottest summer day – meal-prep friendly.
Fresh Cantaloupe & Cucumber Salad
Fruit and veggies belong together, and this cucumber cantaloupe salad is a great example of a beautiful pairing. Red onion, cucumber, and tomato add depth, while sweet cantaloupe and apple cider dressing brighten the salad. A tangle of earthy sweetness – so good!
Creamy Cantaloupe Popsicles
Seeking an unusual creamy treat? This cantaloupe coconut popsicle is refreshing yet ultra-rich. Coconut milk swirls together with sweet cantaloupe, then freezes into perfect popsicles, a great summer treat!
Cantaloupe Basil Flatbread Pizza
A summer flatbread is a delicious dinner to enjoy alfresco, and this cantaloupe basil pizza is the ideal recipe to enjoy under the sun. Subtle whole-grain flatbread is generously coated in cashew ricotta and cubed cantaloupe before being warmed and finished with kale and basil – so unique!
Grilled Cantaloupe Black Bean Salad
This one-bowl recipe will add zesty brightness to your table. Grilled cantaloupe combines Mexican-inspired ingredients to create a black bean salad that tastes great alone or alongside a main meal. Ready in 30 minutes.
Cooling Cantaloupe Smoothie
Sip on this creamy cantaloupe smoothie for a delicious snack. Frozen melon blends with coconut milk in this simple yet satisfying beverage that is perfect for a summer day. Packed with vitamins it will make you glow!
Cantaloupe Nice Cream Bowls
Halve your ripened cantaloupe and fill it with a delicious nice cream to enjoy as a bowl-free treat. Bananas and strawberries blend into a creamy ice cream that goes nicely with spoonfuls of juicy cantaloupe.
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Keep it simple with this cooling aqua fresca. Cantaloupe, water, lime, and a little sweetener quickly blend into a beverage that's a beautiful seasonal drink. Perfect for poolside afternoons or days spent by the beach.
Strawberry Cantaloupe Salad
Fruit salad is always a crowd-pleaser. Children and adults alike will enjoy extra spoonfuls of this cantaloupe, strawberry, and mint recipe. A summery combination of sweet and herbal flavors!
Cantaloupe Salsa
A tortilla chip has never had the pleasure of dunking into a chunky bowl of cantaloupe salsa like this before! Classic salsa flavors like pungent red onion and herbal cilantro infused each cube of melon with powerful complexity.
Cantaloupe Gazpacho
When the weather is warm, settle into a reviving bowl of cantaloupe gazpacho. Delicate melon, shallots, and cucumber create a refreshing combination brightened with a spritz of lime!
Cantaloupe Ginger Smoothie
Try this 5-minute smoothie made with peach, ginger, and cantaloupe. A zingy flavor combination that will make your taste buds dance – easily customizable!
Cantaloupe Breakfast Bowls
Skip the serving bowl and use half your melon instead. A beautifully ripe cantaloupe becomes the perfect embrace for a pile of whipped coconut or almond yogurt, granola, and berries. Easily compost your bowl when you're finished!
Cantaloupe Kombucha
Fizzy, tart, fermented, and yet sweet and refreshing, this cantaloupe kombucha is a fun recipe to explore for curious cooks! Infuse a batch of homemade bucha with fresh melon, an oh-so-good beverage packed with probiotics.
Avocado Cantaloupe Boats with Pomegranate
An explosion of complex flavors competes in a fun tug-war on your tongue. The avocado mellows it with a creaminess that unites sweet and savory sides — a fun summer-inspired appetizer!
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15 Juicy Cantaloupe Recipes (Sweet & Savory)
Summer is here, and so are fields of perfectly vine-ripened cantaloupes. Enjoy exploring this list of cantaloupe recipes, including sorbet, salad, nice cream, gazpacho, and more!
Ingredients
Cantaloupe Soup
- 1 large cantaloupe
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 1 cup soy yogurt, unflavored
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Basil leaves
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cut and peel the cantaloupe melon. Remove all seeds and fibers, then cut it into cubes.
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients except for basil. Puree until smooth, then season to taste with salt, orange juice, and vinegar.
- Serve in small bowls garnished with basil leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
- Other garnishes include orange slices and mint springs.
- Use your favorite plant-based yogurt for this recipe!
- Make this soup richer by adding a spoonful of nut or seed butter.
- This soup can be made 1-2 days in advance. Keep refrigerated.
- Find 15 more cantaloupe recipes in the article above.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: ⅓ recipesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 154Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed.
Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
Summer is here, and so are fields of perfectly vine-ripened cantaloupes. Enjoy exploring this list of cantaloupe recipes, including sorbet, salad, nice cream, gazpacho, and more!