How to Cut a Cantaloupe
Servings: 4
Learn how to cut a cantaloupe into slices or cubes with this easy, step-by-step method. A sharp knife, a ripe melon and a few minutes are all you need to prep it for snacking, smoothies and summer bowls.
Ingredients
- cantaloupe
Instructions
- Set the cantaloupe on a cutting board and, using a large sharp knife, cut it in half from top to bottom. Scoop out and discard the seeds with a spoon.
- Slice each half into wedges, keeping the cut side down for stability.
- Carefully cut the flesh away from the rind, then slice or dice as needed.
Notes
- Ripeness Tip: Choose a cantaloupe that feels heavy for its size and smells sweet at the stem end.
- Prep Tip: Wash and dry the rind before cutting so the knife doesn't carry dirt into the flesh.
- Serving Ideas: Toss cubes with lime juice and fresh mint, add them to fruit salad, or blend them into smoothies.
- Storing: Keep cut cantaloupe in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. To freeze, spread cubes on a baking sheet, then bag them for smoothie packs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 54kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 48mg, Potassium: 251mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 5411IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
