Disappointing Melon? Try These Tricks.

We’ve all done it: selected what we hoped was a lush, sweet honeydew melon only to discover that the interior was firm and flavorless. What to do? Just pretend it’s a cucumber and cut pieces to add to a Greek salad. Purée the flesh with buttermilk, dill and some ice water for a refreshing cold soup. Or lightly smash chunks and dress them with chile crisp to taste, a splash of lime, salt and pepper, and chopped cilantro. Adding cooked shrimp or cubes of firm tofu to that Sichuan mixture would not be a mistake.

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