40+ Best Cantaloupe Recipes
Indulge in the sweet symphony of cantaloupe!
From refreshing salads to tantalizing soups, appetizers, desserts, smoothies and thirst-quenching beverages, explore the best of this luscious fruit with our curated collection of recipes!
Cantaloupe Salad and Soup Recipes
Cantaloupe Salad with Feta and Crushed Pistachios
This salad is filled with juicy cantaloupe, briny feta cheese crumbles, nutty crushed pistachios, crisp cucumbers and fresh basil and mint.
It’s finished with an easy homemade lime, white wine vinegar and honey olive oil dressing. Yum, yum, yum!
Melon Prosciutto Salad Platter with Lemon Dressing
This melon, prosciutto salad platter with lemon dressing is the best way to enjoy the best produce that summer has to offer.
It’s got juicy melons, peppery dark leafy greens and a refreshing homemade salad dressing with olive oil. It makes a great side or even a meal.
Halloumi Cantaloupe Salad
You’ll want to keep this easyhalloumi salad with cantaloupe and prosciutto recipe in the regular rotation! It features pan-seared halloumi cheese and a simple hot honey dressing.
Easy to customize and packed with flavor, I’m sure you’re going to love it once you try it!
Try these other cantaloupe salad and soup recipes
- Melon Salad with Chile and Lime
- Cantaloupe and Mango Salad
- Panzanella Salad with Cantaloupe and Prosciutto
- Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad
- Fruit Salad with Cantaloupe
- Cantaloupe Salad with Maple and Cinnamon
- Melon and Mint Salad
- Melon Sugar Snap Pea Salad
- Roasted Cantaloupe Salad
- Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
- Cantaloupe and Avocado Soup
Cantaloupe Dessert Recipes
Melon Pavlova
This melon ravlova is a unique twist on the beloved dish with fresh melon marinated in mint and lime atop a bed of whipped cream served on a delicately crisp meringue.
It’s truly a show-stopper!
No-Churn Cantaloupe Ice Cream
A lightly sweet no-churn cantaloupe ice cream made with just 5 simple ingredients!
It’s super easy to make at home in your blender and takes 4-6 hours to freeze.
You’ll have a delicious creamy and refreshing dessert in no-time!
Try these other cantaloupe dessert recipes
- Cantaloupe Pie
- Cantaloupe Granita
- Cantaloupe Sorbet
- Cold Melon “Soup” with Ice Cream
- Cantaloupe Berry Nice Cream
- Cantaloupe Crunch
Cantaloupe Appetizers, Sides and Snacks
Melon Prosciutto Skewers
The classic sweet and salty combination of cantaloupe and prosciutto will never go out of style, and the addition of fresh basil and creamy mozzarella makes a good thing even better.
This bite-sized party app is the perfect snack to serve when you’re looking for the most refreshing summer appetizer.
Try these other cantaloupe appetizers, sides and snacks
- Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Greens
- Prosciutto e Melone
- Cantaloupe Jelly
- Crispy Ham with Melon
- Spiced Cantaloupe Tea Loaf
- Grilled Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe Drink and Smoothie Recipes
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Agua de Melón, also known as cantaloupe agua fresca or melon water, is a refreshing drink made in minutes using only 4 simple ingredients.
This agua de melon recipe tastes just like a glass of sunshine and is one of the best delicious drinks ever.
Cucumber Melon Gin Prosecco Cocktail
During the spring and summer months, swap out your heavier libations for a light, refreshing prosecco cocktail made with fresh cucumber and cantaloupe melon juices and good gin.
We like these sparkling drinks for weekend brunch because they pair well with food and aren’t overly sweet.
Berry Cantaloupe Smoothies
You’re going to love this tasty berry cantaloupe smoothie recipe!
An easy cantaloupe smoothie with frozen berries, yogurt and a touch of honey. The cantaloupe really shines in this yummy smoothie!
