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Melon Smoothie

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Beat the summer heat with a refreshing Melon Smoothie. This nutritious treat is full of hydrating ingredients like cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon! This smoothie is simple to make and can be enjoyed by all ages!


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  1. Wash your hands, preparation area, and produce
  2. Chop cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew into large, diced pieces
  3. Add all ingredients to the blender
  4. Secure the blender lid. Pulse until smooth.
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Tips & Tricks: How to Select the Perfect Melon

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Thumping. Shaking. Lifting. You have probably seen people using these methods to select a watermelon, but do they really work? Following the steps below will help you choose a melon that is perfect!

Use your eyes.
Look the melon over before you select it. The melon should be firm and symmetrical. It should also be free from dents, bruises, or cuts.

Turn it over.
The main indicator of ripeness is found on the underside of the melon. The underside of the melon should have a creamy yellow spot. This indicates it has ripened in the field.

Use your muscles.
Lift the melon up. A great melon is heavy for its size. Avoid melons which are lightweight if they are larger varieties.

Know your melons.
There are over 1200 varieties of watermelons grown in 96 countries!
The most common types are:

  • Seeded: The seeded watermelon is the most traditional watermelon and can weigh between 10 to 25 pounds!
  • Seedless: Seedless watermelons are the result of hybridization.
    • Some claim they have white seeds, but these “seeds” are really empty seed coats and are safe to eat! Personal: These tiny favorites usually weight 1 to 7 pounds and are perfect for those who don’t want to share!
  • Yellow and Orange Meat: Most watermelons have red meat; however, there are yellow and orange meat varieties which are usually sweeter than the red!

Watermelons : Look for a field patch! A large yellow spot which indicates the watermelon was left on the vine to ripen sufficiently! Cantaloupe: The best indicator of the melon being ripe is smell. A sweet and intense smell. Rind should appear golden and not with a green hue. Honeydew: Slightly harder to choose but best indicator is weight and color. A ripe melon should appear pale yellow in color with a smooth rind. Should seem heavy for its size.

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Ginger Melon Salad

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Summer is definitely in the air when you create this colorful and juicy dish for your family.  Use is to compliment your meal as an appetizer or just as a tasty snack.  No matter what, you will feel completely refreshed after devouring this fruity combination.  Enjoy the taste of summer!Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint

Check out our tips for selecting the perfect melon at the store!

Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint
Ginger Melon Salad
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Combine the 4 cups melons.
  3. Combine the pineapple juice, honey, and ground ginger.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the melon and toss.
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Ginger Melon Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Cup (190g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 80 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 20 mg 1 % Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 15 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 374 mg 8 %