Best 7 Spicy Savory Sweet Honeydew Melon Recipes

SLIGHTLY PICKLED HONEYDEW WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Cut the honeydew into half. Save half for another use. Remove the rind. Cut into 3 wedges and then slice across to make 1/2-inch-thick triangles. You should have about 6 cups. Put the fruit in a resealable plastic bag.
• Put the vinegar, sugar and chiles in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil for about 30 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 1 cup of ice. When the mixture is tepid, pour it over the melon, and seal, pressing out the air. Lay the bag flat in a shallow dish and chill for at least 4 hours and up to overnight, flipping the bag after about 2 hours.
• Remove the melon from the brine, shake off excess liquid, and place on a platter. Sprinkle some peanuts and herbs over the top, if using, and serve.

HEAVENLY HONEYDEW JUICE

Steps:

• Scrape flesh from honeydew melon quarters into a blender; add ice cubes, water, and sugar. Blend until smooth and sugar has dissolved. Serve immediately.

SPICY & SAVORY SWEET HONEYDEW MELON

Steps:

• In a small pot boil water and sugar, once boiling, add the basil stems, chili and lemon zest and remove from heat.
• All the syrup to cool to room temperature.
• Then you can refrigerate the simple syrup for anywhere 15 minutes or up to 24 hours. The longer it sits the more flavor you will get.
• Remove the basil stems from the syrup and discard.
• In a large bowl toss the melon with the chilled syrup.
• Add the remaining salt, the white pepper if using and the basil leaves, toss gently .
• Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

SWEET AND SPICY MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Add the agave, lime juice, cayenne pepper and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cantaloupe and honeydew to the bowl along with the mint leaves and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve as is, or for a more intense flavor, refrigerate for a few hours and up to overnight and toss again before serving.

HONEYDEW MELON 2-INGREDIENT SORBET RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut honeydew in half and remove seeds.
• Cut into slices and remove fruit from the skin.
• Transfer melon pieces to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze until hardened.
• Add the frozen melon and honey to a food processor and combine until evenly mixed.
• Transfer to a loaf pan and transfer to freezer until completely frozen.
• Enjoy!

SAVORY MELON SALAD IN HONEYDEW VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the salad, place the melon on sheets of parchment paper and place in the freezer until very cold and slightly crunchy, 25 to 30 minutes. Place the mizuna, lettuce, fennel and prosciutto in a large bowl.
• For the vinaigrette, pass the honeydew chunks through a food mill, or puree them in a food processor and pass the puree through a mesh strainer to make 2 cups. Place the juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce until 1/2 cup of liquid remains, about 25 minutes.
• Place the reduced liquid in a blender set on low. Drizzle in the oil and lime juice; then add the zest and salt. Adjust seasoning with pepper, more salt, lime juice and lime zest.
• Add cup of the vinaigrette to the bowl and toss well. Add the melon pieces and toss lightly. Adjust to taste with more dressing. Serve immediately in separate bowls, drizzling around the edge of each bowl with a teaspoon of hazelnut oil. Garnish with the nuts.

HONEYDEW MELON SALSA

Steps:

• Combine melon, pineapple,chile and onion; whisk oil, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and honey; pour over fruit mixture and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately or chill.
• Use within 24 hours.