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How to Cut a Cantaloupe Melon
A step-by-step process on how to cut a cantaloupe melon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 cantaloupe
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe ripe; whole
Instructions
- Place the cantaloupe on its side on top of the cutting board. With a knife, carefully slice off ½-inch from the top and bottom of the melon.
- Stand the cantaloupe on its bottom, then carefully slice down the edge of the rind and skin making sure to cut the rind from top to bottom.
- Repeat until all of the skin is off of the cantaloupe.
- Next, cut the cantaloupe straight down the middle forming two halves.
- Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Be sure to select a ripe cantaloupe from the store. Ripe cantaloupe will be fragrant.
- Store any leftover cantaloupe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Dip the cantaloupe in your fruit dips.
- You can cut any kind of melon this way.
- Serve the cantaloupe as cubes, spheres, or slices.
- Enjoy chilled for the best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
867mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
18669IU
(373%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cantaloupe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 867mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 18669IU | 373% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.