Hot take: It isn’t officially summer until you’ve eaten a juicy wedge of watermelon. Or a piece of prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe. Or Tajín-dusted honeydew. Sure, you and these three popular melons go way back—and they hit every time. But trust me, there are tons more to explore.
ICYMI, melons he been around for more than 4,000 years, and there are nearly 40 types of melons out there to date. Personally, I’m on a mission to taste as many of them as I can. Start with these 24 tasty varieties and never look back. I’ve even included recipes to try with each one, so you he plenty of inspo.
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