A melon is a type of fruit that belongs to the gourd family. It has a hard, outer rind and sweet, juicy flesh inside. Some common types of melons include cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon.
Usage examples
Honeydew: Add chunks of honeydew melon to your fruit salad for a sweet and hydrating treat.
Melon smoothie: Blend melon with yogurt, ice, and a touch of honey to make a delicious and nutritious smoothie.
Fruit skewers: Thread cubes of melon onto skewers along with other fruits for a colorful and tasty appetizer or dessert.
Prosciutto-wrapped melon: Wrap thin slices of melon with salty prosciutto ham for a delightful combination of flavors.
Melon salsa: Dice melon and mix it with onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt for a refreshing salsa to serve with grilled fish or chips.
Melon sorbet: Puree melon with sugar and lemon juice, then freeze it for a delightful homemade sorbet.
Melon agua fresca: Blend melon with water, sugar, and lime juice, then strain it to get a refreshing Mexican-style melon beverage.
Melon gazpacho: Combine pureed melon with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic, and olive oil to create a chilled summer soup.
oh my god, look at the bowl full of melon balls. (cookinglsl.com)
I love this — the addition of melon balls is genius! (cookinglsl.com)
I also like to pair mangos with blueberries in Chicken Blueberry Mango Salad and with melon in Curried Chicken Cantaloupe and Mango Salad. (angelaskitchen.com)