Cantaloupe Salsa
Jul 25, 2014, Updated Jun 03, 2021

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The #ProduceMomPick of the week is Cantaloupe! Cantaloupes are named after the gardens in Cantalupo, Italy, which is where some historians believe the first melons were grown.ย Today, cantaloupe is a popular fruit that is grown in the United States, specifically Indiana! Lucky for us,ย Indiana-grown cantaloupes are in their peak season NOW!ย Cantaloupes are known for their sweet & delicious flavor that is an excellent source of Vitamin A & C.
The timing to pick a cantaloupe is essential to the taste & flavor of the melon.ย Once the cantaloupe is picked, the melon will continue to ripe but will not become any sweeter.ย I am often asked how to know when a cantaloupe is ripe enough to select & eat.
Here are a few tips to help find your perfect melon!
- Hold it – fruit should feel heavier & fuller than expected
- Thump it –ย a deep & dull sound should be heard
- Check it – the skin should be yellow and/or cream colored
- Smell it – the melon should have a fragrant smell that is not too strong
Try this recipe adapted from the Dulcinea Kitchen – a tasty & flavorful Cantaloupe Salsa!
Cantaloupe Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe (about 6 cups)
- 2 cups watermelon diced
- 1 jalapeno seeded & diced
- 2 avocado diced
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 3/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1-2 lime juice only
- sea salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in serving bowl.
- Season to taste with salt & pepper.
- Serve with veggies or tortilla chips. Itโs also delicious on grilled meats & fish.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My boys have already added cantaloupe to this weekend’s shopping list & cannot wait to slice open their melon : )ย Make sure to add cantaloupe to your weekend grocery list too!
Have a great weekend & enjoy your melon!