INGREDIENTS: 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced 2 cups honeydew melon, seeded and peeled, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey) 6 ice cubes 2 mint sprigs, optional, for garnish METHOD: In a blender, whirl melon, kiwi, lime juice, sweetener, and ice cubes until blended and smooth. Divide...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 small melon (very sweet variety such as Charentais or Sharlyn) 2 medium cucumbers 1/2 cup feta cheese 2 slices bacon 1 bunch opal basil Lemon basil vinaigrette (recipe below) METHOD: Peel the melon and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Peel cucumbers and slice lengthwise into strips about 1/4” thick. Cook bacon in a...Read More

While honeydew is usually the backbone of fruit salads, it can also shine in savory recipes, like this one with crunchy cucumber, feta cheese, and mint. The lemon and olive oil dressing has lots of black pepper to temper the melon’s sweetness. Pair this salad with grilled meats or toss it into the picnic basket...Read More