Having a ripe, fragrant melon in the fridge will be your salvation this summer.
It’s delicious to eat as is, but it’s also a very versatile ingredient that can make exceptional sweet and savory dishes.
Let's try to combine it with unusual ingredients such as cheese, to serve up light fresh salad but above all an easy and quick solution to prepare when you have little time and desire to cook.
Melon is good for you
Melon is a source of vitamins A and C and antioxidants. It’s therefore good for the skin and slows down the aging process, as well as boosting the immune system. Melon is also an anti-inflammatory.
Finally, consider that when it’s very hot it keeps the body hydrated because it is rich in water.
How to choose melon
The best way to choose a good melon is to smell it. If it smells good and you can smell the sweetness of the fruit, then it’s perfect. The surface must be homogeneous and have no dents or soft parts. If it’s already cut in half check that the color is bright orange and not a dull yellow. We are talking about the summer melon obviously, because the white winter melon is by nature very light and has a yellow skin.
How to clean melon
Just cut the bottom sides with a sharp knife and then divide it in half following the lines of the fruit. Using a spoon, eliminate the seeds and then cut into slices or dig the inside out with a tool that is used to make fruit balls.
Browse through the tutorial and you will find 5 salad ideas that has melon as the star of the show. Curious to try them?