Best Melon And Grape Medley Recipes

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GLAZED FRUIT MEDLEY



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The orange dressing on this salad complements the fresh fruit flavors beautifully. It's perfect for a spring or summer brunch. -Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups orange juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups cubed honeydew melon
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 cups green grapes
2 cups halved fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, mix the orange juice, sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours., Just before serving, combine the fruit in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with orange juice mixture; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

A SUMMERTIME MELON MEDLEY



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Fresh melons of all varieties are a a summertime favorite in our home. So many palate-pleasing adjectives come to mind when you think of a perfectly ripened melon: JUICY, SWEET, FRUITY AROMA, COOL, REFRESHING. Melon salads, like this ginger lime melon medley, make a refreshing snack, or a pleasing side dish to a light meal. As long as there are melons in the grocery store, you'll find this tangy-sweet fruit salad in my frig. Enjoy your summer, and all of nature's bounty it has to offer.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Melons

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups casaba honeydew melon
2 cups crenshaw melon
2 cups watermelon
2 cups cantaloupe (Melon Balls or Cubed)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (Minced)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
sparkling white wine (optional)
1 cup slivered toasted almond (Garnish) (optional)
fresh mint leaves (Garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin by making sure your melons are ripe.
  • Peel, seed and cube the melons into bite size chunks, or use a melon baller; place in a large bowl.
  • Add brown sugar, ginger, lime juice, lime zest; gently toss.
  • Cover and chill at least one hour for best flavor.
  • To serve: Toss before placing melon in dessert dishes. If desired, fill dishes with very cold sparkling white wine and garnish with mint leaves and toasted almonds.
  • Cook's Tip: (1) Choose melons that are free of cuts, dents and bruises. (2) Store uncut melons in a cool place. Cut fruit should be refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 16.2, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 12.5, Protein 0.8

MELON MEDLEY



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A perfect dessert soup to make in July, when melons are at their sweetest. This makes a refreshing finish to a grilled meal.

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch dice and seeded
3 cups honeydew melon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 medium cantaloupe, very ripe, seeded and cut into large chunks
1 pint vanilla or lemon nondairy ice cream
2 cups orange juice, preferably fresh
Blueberries for garnish
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • To make part of this soup ahead of time, prepare the watermelon and honeydew as directed, combine in a mixing bowl, then cover and refrigerate. Place the cantaloupe chunks in a separate container. Cover and chill for an hour or more.
  • Just before serving, combine the cantaloupe, nondairy ice cream, and orange juice in a food processor and process, in batches if necessary, until smoothly pureed.
  • Divide among 6 serving bowls. Place approximately 1 cup of the watermelon and honeydew mixture in each. Scatter some blueberries over the top of each serving and garnish with 2 or 3 mint leaves.
  • Per serving:
  • Calories: 223
  • Total fat: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Carbohydrate: 43g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 120mg

MELON AND GRAPE MEDLEY



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I got this recipe from Light and Tasty Magazine. I haven't tried it yet but am keeping it here for safe-keeping

Provided by Becca Bricker

Categories     Melons

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups cantaloupe, shaped into balls
1 1/2 cups watermelon, shaped into balls
1 1/2 cups green grapes
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons jalapenos, minced
1/2 teaspoon lime peel, grated

Steps:

  • In a resealable bag, combine cantaloupe, watermelon, and grapes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey and lime juice. Stir in the jalapeno and lime peel. Pour over fruit, seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15.2, Protein 0.9

MELON AND GRAPE SALAD



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Lemon juice adds a tangy hint to this delicious fruit salad. Ready in 15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup bite-size cubes cantaloupe, honeydew melon or watermelon
1 cup halved red or green grapes
1 teaspoon slivered fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix lemon juice and honey. Add melon and grapes; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

MELON 'N' GRAPE MEDLEY



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This colorful fruit salad from our Test Kitchen has a zesty honey-orange dressing with a surprising twist...a hint of jalapeno!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups cantaloupe balls
1 ½ cups watermelon balls
1 ½ cups green grapes
¼ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
½ teaspoon grated lime peel

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine the cantaloupe, watermelon and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, honey and lime juice. Stir in the jalapeno and lime peel. Pour over fruit. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 7.9 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

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