Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cantaloupe

Melon Soup? Yes Indeed. Enjoy chilled cantaloupe purée with a hint of lime juice and mint in our Chilled Melon Soup. A great choice for those hot summer days!

Kebab It! Thread cubes of melon and other favorite fruit on skewers. Serve with a yogurt dip. Recipe: Desert Fruit Kabob

Melon Salsa. Mix melon with finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for a fresh salsa that pairs well with seafood.

Sweet Salad. Cantaloupe is the perfect light and sweet addition to any salad! Try it in our Melon & Butter Lettuce Salad or Strawberries w/Melon Balls Salad.

Cantaloupe Cooler. Get the kids to help with a simple and refreshing fizzy cooler made with cantaloupe, 100% orange juice, and a small amount of sugar. See Recipe

The Perfect Pyramid. Place a peeled slice of cantaloupe on a plate. Pile on slices of banana and your favorite berries. Top with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt or sherbet and a sprinkle with crushed walnuts for a fun dessert you can create with your kids! See Video

Smiley Wedges! Clean out the core of the cantaloupe and slice into large smile shaped wedges then simply enjoy … the way nature intended. A great way to get kids to eat more fruit!

Summer Salad. Mangos, avocados, and cantaloupe are all in season during the summer! Make a light summer salad by combining these 3 summer fruits with red onion, a splash of 100% orange juice, lime juice and cilantro.

Freeze It. Make popsicles by puréeing cantaloupe with a little sugar and a splash of lime juice. Pour into molds and freeze.

A Sweet Sauce. Purée cantaloupe, raspberries, honeydew, honey, a small amount of lemon juice and nutmeg to make a delightful topping that goes great over any low-fat pastry, frozen yogurt, or ice cream.
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