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Sweet and juicy berries, melons , and citrus fruits combine in our favorite fruit salad recipes. These fruity and fun recipes make refreshing sides and sweet desserts--perfect for warm summer days!

"These low-fat, low-calorie melon balls get a fun and flavorful zip from a bit of white balsamic vinegar … skewers are great for summer grill-outs. Tip: Other varieties of melon , such as Persian or crenshaw, also taste terrific in these gingered …"

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Mad About Melons

Thumping melons will leave you in the dark … characteristics when selecting melons . A watermelon should have … gives to slight pressure. The melon should have a sweetly aromatic … there is a strong smell, the melon is overripe. If you're buying …

Pork with Melon-Tomato Relish Dinner

Pork with Melon -Tomato Relish (see recipe below) Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad Cucumber and Romaine Salad Berry Tarts Pork with Melon -Tomato Relish takes only 30 minutes on the grill, perfect timing for making Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad, Cucumber …

Roll That Melon

… rolling a watermelon. The racer and melon must stay within the boundaries or start over. Midway down the lane, the melon must be given a hard enough push to … watermelon, then pick up the whole melon and carry it to the beginning of the …

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Produce: Melons

Melons are a refreshing, iconic summer treat - but there's more to melons than just watermelon and cantelope. Let's peel back the rind and discover all the different types of melon !

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The casava melon is closely related to both the cantaloupe and honeydew, but its flesh is not quite as sweet. It has a thick rind, bright yellow wrinkled skin, and generally has a longer shelf life than other melons . The crenshaw melon is a hybrid variety with a very sweet, juicy orange flesh, making it a popular summer treat. When ripe, the crenshaw has

Peak season for most melons is late spring to early fall, though it's not uncommon to find cantaloupe and honeydew year round. The best melon should feel heavy for their size, yield to slight pressure, and give off a sweet, pleasant aroma. Look for smooth, unblemished skin

Think cantaloupes are the only way to go? Check out these melon varieties at your local grocer or farmer's market. Watermelon is an iconic, refreshing summer snack with a fresh, light taste and marbled, smooth green and yellow skin. Watermelons are available with seeds or in seedless variety. The most common type of melon is pink but you can also find melons with orange and yellow flesh. They make an easy, quick, and low-calorie snack popular with kids.

The Juan canary or simply canary melon has a deep yellow skin and a pale green flesh. It's not as sweet as other melons but tastes great when mixed with other fruits in a salad. Be sure to look for the signature bright yellow skin with few blemishes. To peel and seed melons , start with a sharp knife and cut straight down the middle. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds.

Melons can be eaten raw, pureed into cold soups, cut up into salads, and are great in smoothies and fruit salsas so whether you like to eat yours plain or with a little sprinkling of sugar or salt, melons are the perfect healthy snack to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Peeling and Seeding a Melon

This simple method of peeling and seeding a cantaloupe works for most other melons , too.

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To peel and seed a melon , take a large knife and slice it in half. Scoop out the seeds. Turn it upside down on a flat surface so that it's stable. Cut off the rind from the top towards the cutting board in long strips using the green part of the melon as a guide. Once peeled, cut the melon into any shape you want, slices or chunks.

How to Peel and Seed a Melon

Learn the safe way to peel and seed a melon , and our easy method for cutting it into chunks.

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the cutting board in long strips, using the green part of the melon as a guide. Once peeled, cut the melon into any shape you want, slices or chunks.

To peel and seed a melon , take a large knife and slice it in half. Scoop out the seeds. Turn it upside down on a flat surface so

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Fruit Dessert Recipes

… thickening with cornstarch. A splash of white balsamic vinegar in berry-flavor sparkling water gives low-fat, low-calorie melon balls a company-special twist. Bake cinnamon tortilla chips until crispy, then top with berries and low-fat cream topping …

Our Best Healthy No-Cook, No-Bake Recipes

… To eliminate the need to buy three different whole melons , look for cut-up melon balls or cubes in the produce section of your grocery store. Or use 2 cups of a single melon variety. You won't believe how delicious a no …

Summer Desserts Under 175 Calories

… make paper-thin ribbons of melon , use a vegetable peeler to scrape lengthwise strips of melon . These lemon-filled meringues … refreshing, these fruity berry and melon ice pops make an extra special … Watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew melons work equally well. Pick the …

Top 20 Power Foods for Diabetes

… dessert straight from nature, melons come in many varieties including … Tips for choosing the best melon : Watermelon should be firm … bruising or dents. Store whole melons at room temperature for up to … One serving is 1/3 of a melon or 1 cup cubed. Easy, refreshing …

Diabetes Power Foods: Our Best Superfood Recipes

… can serve as a snack or a light dessert. Choose your favorite melons -- each contains different nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, lycopene, and potassium. Power Food: Melon These delicious roasted nuts are a perfect snack to have on …

Pack in the Nutrients: Tips for Refrigerating Produce

… Citrus Fruit Recipes: Wash all melons before cutting, then store cut melons covered in the refrigerator … flavor and its deep red color. Melon Recipes: Ripen kiwifruit in … apples, pears, peaches, and melons . Fruits that release ethylene …