Photo Credit: “Cantalope Cottage Cheese Salad” by Championship Catering / CC BY 2.0
- Yield: 8 servings
Cantaloupe, Tomato, and Basil Salad
Key Points
- Serving size: 257 grams
- For the best buy, choose melons that have a good scent and are heavy for their size with no bruises.
- To prepare melons, rinse the rinds and cut them in half or in wedges and remove the seeds.
- To store fresh, leave whole melons at room temperature out of direct sunlight for up to 1 week. Refrigerate cut melons for up to 5 days.
- Melons contain vitamin A, which is good for healthy eyes and skin.