Skip the expensive pre-cut melon and cut your cantaloupe yourself.
We’ll walk you through the process from start to finish.
Andy Lyons
A hydrating and healthy fix for your sweet tooth, cantaloupe melons are also surprisingly nutritious.
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You’ll need a large cutting board and a chef’s knife.
Dont skip this step.
Be sure to use a cutting board.
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Test Kitchen Tip: If your cutting board is slipping around, try placing adamp towel under the board.
This will help keep it in place.
If desired, discard the seeds.
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Test Kitchen Tip: you could eat cantaloupe seeds!
In fact, cantaloupe seeds have omega-3 fatty acids.
Toast and season just like you would makeroasted pumpkin seeds.
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Use a boning knife to cut between the rind and the fruit of each wedge.
you could also chop the melon into smaller pieces.
Try adding cantaloupe cubes to a refreshing summer drink, like thisCantaloupe-Peach Agua Fresca.
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Save any extra melon pieces in a freezer-safe bag for tossing into smoothies or shakes.
How Much Melon Will I Get?
How to Choose a Cantaloupe
There are several theories aboutchoosing a sweet cantaloupe.
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Some say thump it; some say squeeze it.
Smell at the stem endit should have a sweetly aromatic scent.
Pick a melon thats heavy for its size.
When theyre ripe, melons are dense with water.
Store your cantaloupe cubes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freeze cantaloup for 2-3 months for longer storage.
