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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cantaloupe
- A Sweet Sauce. Puree 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.
- Freeze It. Make popsicles by pureeing cantaloupe with a little sugar and a splash of lime juice. Pour into molds and freeze.
- Summer Salad. Mangos, avocados, and cantaloupe are all in season during the summer! Make a light summer salad by combining these three summer fruits with red onion, a splash of 100% orange juice, lime juice and cilantro.
- Smiley Wedges! Clean out the core of the cantaloupe and slice into large smile shaped wedges. Then, enjoy it by itself for a taste just the way nature intended. A great way to get kids to enjoy!
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Kebab It! Thread cubes of melon and other favorite fruit on skewers.
Serve with a yogurt dip. See our Desert Fruit Kabob recipe. - Melon Soup? Yes Indeed. Enjoy Chilled cantaloupe puree with a hint of lime juice and mint in our Chilled Melon Soup recipe. A great choice for those hot summer days
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