A great fruit to have in the house is cantaloupe. It is a hearty fruit so it can be added to a number of dishes to create texture and sweetness. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even dessert. Having cantaloupe on hand will help you get in your recommended fruit and vegetable servings for the day.
Instructions
1. Wash the outside of the melon before cutting into it so that you don't spread bacteria into the meat of the melon with the knife. After washing the melon and removing the seeds and netting, it can be cut into pieces and served as is.
2. Cut up pieces of the melon into cubes and add it to other fruits for a great salad that will keep for at least 6 days in the refrigerator. Bite-sized pieces are easier to eat and enjoy.
3. Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. You can serve it plain with some toast for breakfast or put a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the middle and serve it as a light summer dessert.
4. Use a blender or food processor to puree the cantaloupe. Add peeled soft peaches or other similar fruit to make a cold soup. Add honey or lemon juice for taste.
5. Make a quick cantaloupe salsa by combining chopped melon, diced red or yellow pepper, chopped cilantro, chopped scallions, the juice of a lime and crushed pepper flakes. All you need to do is remove the rind and seeds of the cantaloupe and cut it up into very small cubes. Add the other ingredients to the cantaloupe and let chill for a while.
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