Sweet, soft and fruity with floral undertones, melon is one of our favourite summer fruits

Sweet and juicy, melon is bursting with sunshine flavours — and it&rsquo;s so much more than just a fruit salad staple…Scroll down to check out our range of melons and the best ways to enjoy their fresh flavours.<h2>Honeydew</h2>Perfectly ripe and juicy, our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-honeydew-melon/15832688" target="_blank">Grower&rsquo;s Selection Honeydew Melons</a>, as their name suggests, are mouthwateringly sweet. Available in our fresh produce aisle now, they&rsquo;re delicious eaten chilled and add a refreshing twist to summer dishes. TRY IT IN...<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/melon-cucumber-cooler" target="_blank">Melon, mint & cucumber cooler</a>With balls of honeydew, cantaloupe and galia, this refreshing mocktail topped up with<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cordial/blossom-cottage-elderflower-cordial/910001139665" target="_blank"> elderflower cordial</a> tastes like summer in a glass.<img alt="melon-cucumber-cooler__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/melon-cucumber-cooler__square_GL?scl=1"><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/triple-melon-iced-slushie" target="_blank">Triple melon iced slushie</a>Packed with fruit and stacked like a freak shake, sip on this melon-tastic slushie in the shade!<img alt="melon-slushie__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/melon-slushie__square_GL?scl=1"><h2>Cantaloupe</h2><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-cantaloupe-melon/31783" target="_blank">Cantaloupe melon</a> is known for its juicy sweetness and slightly floral aroma which lends itself nicely to savoury dishes containing meat. When picking your melon in store, hold each in your arms to feel its weightiness. The heavier the melon, the higher the water content and the juicier it will be.TRY IT IN...<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cantaloupe-prosciutto-toast" target="_blank">Cantaloupe and prosciutto toast</a>The sweet, fresh melon and<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chorizo-salami-hams/asda-italian-prosciutto/910002685092" target="_blank"> savoury Italian ham</a> make for a truly mouthwatering combination in this light lunch recipe. Add a slice of crusty, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/bread/asda-bakers-selection-sourdough-brown-boule/1000044106861" target="_blank">sourdough toast</a> and you&rsquo;re onto a flavour and texture sensation.<img alt="melon-ham-toast__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/melon-ham-toast__square_GL?scl=1"><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/ham-melon-and-olive-skewers" target="_blank">Cantaloupe, ham and olive skewers</a>It might sounds crazy, but <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/olives" target="_blank">olives</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-cantaloupe-melon/31783" target="_blank">cantaloupe</a> are absolute best of friends. Their soft fleshes are similar in the mouth, yet oh so different in terms of flavour. We love these sweet and savoury skewers as an appetiser at summer parties.<img alt="ham,_melon_and_olive_skewers__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/ham,_melon_and_olive_skewers__square_GL?scl=1"><h2>Galia</h2>Like honeydew, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-galia-melon/479953" target="_blank">galia melons</a> are sweet and fleshy, with a slightly greener hue. When picking your melon, opt for a husk (the outer skin) with an orangey hue. This indicates a super sweet melon.TRY IT IN...<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/galia-courgette-noodle-salad" target="_blank">Galia and courgette noodle salad</a><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-galia-melon/479953" target="_blank">Juicy galia melon</a> adds an unexpected twist to this refreshing, Asian-inspired dish. Coriander and chilli bring out a new side of the melon&rsquo;s refreshing flavour profile.<img alt="melon-noodle-salad__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/melon-noodle-salad__square_GL?scl=1"><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/melon-ball-jellies" target="_blank">Floating melon ball jellies</a>These jars of gravity-defying fruit are bound to be a hit with the kids and adults alike. We&rsquo;ve partnered sweet and floral melon with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/flavoured-water/asda-strawberry-vanilla-flavoured-sparkling-water-bottle/475571" target="_blank">our tasty and refreshing strawberry and vanilla sparkling water</a>. This wobbly jelly tastes like sweeties - with far less of the refined sugar!<img alt="melon_ball_jelly__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/melon_ball_jelly__square_GL?scl=1"><h2>Watermelon</h2><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-watermelon/458915" target="_blank">Watermelon</a> is an ultra-hydrating fruit with a far denser flesh than any of our other melons. A perfectly ripe watermelon will be slightly crisp when you bite into it, then dissolve on your tongue. This super sweet melon tastes just as good with other sweet foods as it does with salty foods — try pairing watermelon with crumbled feta for a sensational salad.TRY IT IN...<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/watermelon-lollies" target="_blank">Layered watermelon ice lollies</a>Fun and colourful, these lollies made with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-watermelon/458915" target="_blank">watermelon</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-honeydew-melon/15832688" target="_blank">honeydew</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mango-kiwi-exotic-fruit/asda-farm-stores-kiwis/910003095377" target="_blank">kiwi</a> and yogurt are the perfect post-BBQ treat. <img alt="watermelon-lollies__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/watermelon-lollies__square_GL?scl=1"><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/Watermelon-pizza-style" target="_blank">Watermelon pizza style</a>This creative, fruity snack is a great way to dress up fresh fruit for kids. Made with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-watermelon/458915" target="_blank">watermelon</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mango-kiwi-exotic-fruit/asda-farm-stores-kiwis/910003095377" target="_blank">kiwis</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/berries-cherries/asda-growers-selection-strawberries/910000087740" target="_blank">strawberries</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/berries-cherries/asda-growers-selection-blueberries/910002995613" target="_blank">blueberries</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/baking-nuts-seeds-fruit/asda-desiccated-coconut/910001927859" target="_blank">coconut</a>, this “pizza” is sure to capture the kids&rsquo; attention, no matter how you slice it.<img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/watermelon-pizza__square_GL?scl=1">Craving some sweet and hydrating melon after all that? Check out our full range of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-honeydew-melon/15832688" target="_blank">honeydews</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-cantaloupe-melon/31783" target="_blank">cantaloupes</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-galia-melon/479953" target="_blank">galias</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-watermelon/458915" target="_blank">watermelons</a> <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store.</a>

Fruity, fresh ways to enjoy melon this summer

By ASDA Admin,19th June 2018

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