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    Yes You CAN-Aloupe!

    Eat one cup of ripe summer cantaloupe for 100% of your daily requirement of vitamins A and C, as well as a boost of potassium and folate!

    Edamam
    by Edamam

    Community Contributor

    Melon Slush

    Via epicurious.com

    Cool off with a cantaloupe slush! We suggest an extra squeeze of fresh lime or lemon to perk up this icy cooler.

    Cantaloupe, Lime & Chili Soup

    Via marthastewart.com

    Whip this soup up in the morning, then let it chill out til lunch time. A piece of grilled bread, spread with labneh would be the perfect accompaniment!

    Shaved Cantaloupe & Prosciutto Salad

    Via myrecipes.com

    For those hot summer nights when all you want is something light.

    Shrimp Tacos with Melon-Pineapple Salsa

    Via williams-sonoma.com

    Brighten up your fiesta with a tropical salsa!

    Salmon with Cantaloupe & Fried Shallots

    Via kitchendaily.com

    Sweet cantaloupe adds a nice counterpoint to pan-roasted salmon & crispy fried shallots.

    Cantaloupe Sorbet

    Via leitesculinaria.com

    Creamy cantaloupe lends luscious texture to an icy cold sorbet!

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