Salted and Spiced Melon

Name: Salted and Spiced Melon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds mixed melons (such as cantaloupe, Charentais, or honeydew), cut into 1" wedges; 1 whole lemon, halved; 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt; 2 tablespoons smoked sea salt; 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper; 1 tablespoon crushed pink peppercorns; 1 tablespoon sumac

A refreshing and elegant appetizer featuring mixed melon wedges served with a variety of aromatic salts and spices for a customizable taste experience. Perfect for summer entertaining.

6 servings

5 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 pounds mixed melons (such as cantaloupe, Charentais, or honeydew), cut into 1" wedges
•1 whole lemon, halved
•2 tablespoons flaky sea salt
•2 tablespoons smoked sea salt
•1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper
•1 tablespoon crushed pink peppercorns
•1 tablespoon sumac

Cooking Instructions

1.
Arrange melons on a platter and squeeze lemon over. Place salts and spices in separate small bowls or ramekins and serve with melons for sprinkling over.
5 min