Not only a sweet reprieve from the summer heat, melons of every variety are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Plus, melon is so versatile it can be paired with salty meats, cool herbs, creamy dips or even sweeter fruits. Below are 16 ways to enjoy melon with Canadian Living's Tested till Perfect melon recipes.

Melons from your garden: To learn how to grow and harvest your own melon crop, don't miss the Summer 2008 issue of our sister publication, Canadian Gardening magazine.

Melon drink recipe
Honeydew Mint Iced Tea

Melon appetizer recipes
Minty Melon Salsa
Cheese and Melon Balls
Prosciutto and Melon

Melon soup recipes
Two-Melon Soup
Strawberry Melon Soup with Mint

Melon salad recipes
Quick & Easy: Chicken and Melon Salad with Orange Basil Dressing
Summer Melon Salad with Fresh Ginger and Mint
Tropical Fruit Salad

Melon main course recipe
Curry Beef Kabob Bites

Melon dessert recipes
Melon Three Ways
Melon with Citrus Blueberry Sauce
Melon Berry Cup
Fruit Cup with Plum Wine Sabayon
Fruit Kabobs with Creamy Berry Dip
Watermelon with White Balsamic Vinaigrette