Spicy cantaloupe and ginger popsicle. Recipe: Spicy cantaloupe and ginger popsicle (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Cubed watermelon is combined with feta, mint, a little jalapeno and a cumin-lime dressing. Recipe: Watermelon salad with feta, mint and cumin-lime dressing. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Smoked chicken and cantaloupe balance each other well in this salad. The finishing touch is cracked pepper. Recipe: Smoked chicken and cantaloupe salad (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)