This refreshing snack is perfect on a hot day.
Warm summer days need cool, refreshing snacks, and this one hits the spot: sweet melon wedges with a little lime juice, salt, and just a hint of spice. I used to think cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelons were the only available melon options, but now, thanks to my local farmers market, I’ve learned about new varieties, like Charentais, Piel de Sapo, Crenshaw, and many others. Each of these melons is surprisingly distinct and delicious.
I made this recipe using the Crenshaw. In the recipe, I’ve included an additional cut along the rind — I saw this done at a restaurant and thought it was a useful way to serve the melon wedges, especially for a dinner party. Freeing most of the melon from the rind makes it easy to eat with less melon juice dripping off your chin.
Servings: 8 to 10