Easy & Refreshing Cantaloupe Recipes for a Healthy Summer Treat
May 28, 2026
Categories: The Farm at Trinity Health, Community Health
A sweet, juicy, and hydrating summer-time melon for all to enjoy!
Season: June - August
Storage and Preparation
Cantaloupe is a sweet fruit generally eaten raw. The sweetness of the fruit pairs well with salty foods such as cottage cheese or yogurt. To prepare, rinse under cool running water and cut off the melon rind with a knife. Cut into cube form or ball using a melon baller. After cutting, store the cantaloupe in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Store an uncut cantaloupe at room temperature until ripe.
Nutrition
Cantaloupe is a great source of antioxidants, electrolytes, and hydration which benefit heart health. It is rich in soluble fiber, vitamins, and minerals that can improve digestion, lower cholesterol levels, and balance blood sugar. Pick a ripe cantaloupe by looking for a light orange color under the skin. Cantaloupe is a delicious fruit to eat to stay hydrated and satiated on a hot summer day!
Cantaloupe Recipes
Spiced Cantaloupe Tea Loaf
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups cantaloupe, grated
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour two 5x8 inch loaf pans. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, ginger, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- With an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a bowl until well blended and slightly frothy. Fold in the grated cantaloupe. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold until just blended; don’t overmix or your tea cakes will be tough.
- Divide the batter between the loaf pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry, about 1 hour.
- Let cool on a rack, then invert. Serve just slightly warm or at room temperature.
Cantaloupe Pico De Gallo
Ingredients:
- 1 cantaloupe, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Kosher or sea salt
Instructions:
- Dice cantaloupe, red onion, avocado, and jalapeño.
- Mix ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Finely chop cilantro and add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Add lime juice and salt to taste.
- Mix well and enjoy with tortilla chips or as an addition to any dish.