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This article was co-authored by Randall Chambers. Randall (Randy) Chambers is a Personal Chef and the Owner of Luxury Meals From Home based in Arvada, Colorado. He has more than 16 years of commercial kitchen experience, five years of sous chef experience, and two years of experience as an executive chef. Chef Randy draws inspiration from his half Bolivian background and his forte is South American cuisine. He holds an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute. There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 352,821 times.

Cantaloupe is a type of melon with a greenish skin and bright orange flesh. It's packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K, as well as potassium, magnesium, and fiber. These fruits aren't difficult to cut or eat, but you do have to remove the seeds and the flesh before you can consume the fruit. You can eat these melons in a number of ways, including fresh off the rind, cut into bite-sized chunks, in smoothies, as a soup, or added to other dishes.

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Serving Cantaloupe Wedges

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  1. Step 1 Wash and scrub the cantaloupe. 1 Wash and scrub the cantaloupe. Place the cantaloupe under running water and use a vegetable brush to scrub the entire surface. Because these melons grow on the ground, they do sometimes carry food-borne pathogens like salmonella, so washing is very important. [1]

    It's not necessary or recommended to wash any fruits or vegetables with soap or detergent. Clean water and a good scrubbing will safely remove dirt and pathogens from the cantaloupe.

  2. Step 2 Cut the melon in half. 2 Cut the melon in half. Place the melon on a cutting board or durable flat surface. Hold the melon steady and carefully cut it in half, through the middle, with a sharp knife. It's not necessary to remove the skin from a cantaloupe before cutting it.[2]
    • Cantaloupe rind isn't edible, but when you cut the fruit into hand-held wedges, you can eat the fruit right off the rind.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Cantaloupe 3 Scoop out the seeds. Place the melon halves so the cut sides are facing upward. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds from the center of each half. Take care to remove as little fruit with the seeds as possible, because that's where you'll find the juiciest and sweetest flesh.[3]

    Discard the seeds into a compost bin or garbage once they've been removed, or clean them and roast them like pumpkin seeds for a delicious and nutritious snack.

  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Cantaloupe 4 Cut each half into wedges. Turn the melon halves over so they're cut-side down on the cutting board. Cut each half in half again to form large quarter wedges. Carefully cut each of those wedges in half again (lengthwise) to form eight small wedges.[4]
    • For a very small snack or to feed lots of people, cut each wedge in half again for a total of 16 wedges.
  5. Step 5 Serve the wedges on the rind. 5 Serve the wedges on the rind. Once the wedges are cut, you can serve them as is to be eaten as hand-held snacks. To eat cantaloupe like this, hold a wedge by the rind and eat the fruit from the rind by taking small bites.[5] Don't eat the greenish flesh touching the rind.
    • Discard the rind when there's no orange fruit left on it.
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Chopping Cantaloupe into Chunks

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Cantaloupe 1 Scrub the cantaloupe. Rinse the melon under running water and scrub it thoroughly with a vegetable brush. This will remove dirt and pathogens from the skin, and prevent food-borne illnesses.[6]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Cantaloupe 2 Trim off the top and bottom. Lay the cantaloupe on its side on a cutting board. Hold the melon steady and trim half an inch (1.3 cm) from the top and bottom to remove the stem scars. This will also give you a flat surface to rest the cantaloupe on, and make peeling the rind easier.[7]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Cantaloupe 3 Peel off the rind. Turn the cantaloupe and stand it on the flat top that you just cut. With a sharp knife, carefully cut from top to bottom to remove strips of rind from the melon, following the rounded contour of the fruit. Turn the melon and continue cutting until you've removed all the rind. Then go around again and cut off any leftover green sections.[8]
    • As you peel the rind and green flesh from the cantaloupe, try to preserve as much of the edible orange flesh as possible.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Cantaloupe 4 Remove the seeds. Once the rind and green have been cut from the melon, cut the cantaloupe in half through the center. Place the halves cut-side up on a flat surface. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from the center, but don't scoop out the sweet and juicy orange flesh.
    • The seeds can either be discarded into a compost bin or cleaned and roasted like pumpkin seeds.[9]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Cantaloupe 5 Chop the cantaloupe into small chunks. Turn the cantaloupe halves over so they're cut-side down on the cutting board. Cut each halve into 1-inch (2.5-cm) strips. Then cut those strips widthwise to form 1-inch (2.5-cm) cantaloupe cubes.[10]
    • Once the cubes are cut, you can eat them alone with your fingers or a fork, turn them into other treats, or add them to your favorite foods.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Cantaloupe 6 Store leftovers. Transfer any leftover cantaloupe chunks to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for about three days. For longer storage, keep the cantaloupe in the freezer for up to a year.[11]
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Enjoying Cantaloupe

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  1. Step 1 Eat it plain or with other fruit. 1 Eat it plain or with other fruit. Cantaloupe is a delicious, sweet, and juicy fruit that you can eat in wedge or chunk form. You can also cut chunks of cantaloupe and add them to a cocktail with other favorite fruits. You can pair cantaloupe with any fruit you like, and some popular additions include:
    • Blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries
    • Bananas
    • Pineapple and mango
    • Honeydew and watermelon
    • Peaches
    • Kiwi
  2. Step 2 Toss it into a salad. 2 Toss it into a salad. Cantaloupe can also be eaten with green salads, and it pairs well with a variety of vegetables and lettuce types. You can either add cantaloupe to any of your favorite salads, or make a cantaloupe salad by combining:[12]
    • Chunks of cantaloupe
    • Sliced cucumber
    • Diced red onion
    • Toasted sesame seeds
    • A drizzle of olive oil and rice vinegar
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
  3. Step 3 Blend it into a smoothie. 3 Blend it into a smoothie. Because melons are so juicy, they're great in smoothies. Throw chunks of cantaloupe into a blender with other fruit and whiz it up to make a delicious drink. For a refreshing summer smoothie, add a few ice cubes as well. To make a more filling breakfast smoothie, add:
    • Dairy or non-dairy milk or yogurt
    • Nuts
    • Hemp hearts or other seeds
    • Protein powder
  4. Step 4 Try melon soup. 4 Try melon soup. Melon or cantaloupe soup is a delicious soup that's ideal as an appetizer for warm summer nights, because it's served chilled.[13] You can also whip up large batches and bring it for picnics, barbecues, and potlucks.
  5. Step 5 Turn it into salsa. 5 Turn it into salsa. You've probably tried tomato salsa before, and may have even dipped a chip into a pineapple or mango salsa, but you can also make a tasty salsa with cantaloupe. It's a delicious condiment or dip that you can eat with:
    • Tacos[14]
    • Burgers
    • Hot dogs
    • Nachos
    • Fish
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  • Question Is a cantaloupe supposed to be orange? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, cantaloupe flesh is supposed to be firm, orange and slightly sweet. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 6
  • Question Is it best to clean out the seeds after cutting into it and before storing it in the fridge? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, clean the seeds and liquid out before storing a cantaloupe. I don't think it would "damage" it if you didn't, but it wouldn't be much fun to have to clean it when you're ready to eat it! Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
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  • A ripe cantaloupe should smell sweet and have beige skin. It should also feel heavy, and the stem end should yield a little when you apply gentle pressure with your thumb. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
  • When choosing cantaloupe, pick one that's firm, and avoid ones that are mushy, overly green, bruised, or have dark spots. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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  1. ↑ https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-produce-safely#prep
  2. ↑ https://www.saveur.com/video-how-cut-cantaloupe
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpJOV4EzObg
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuWl4nyx_ww
  5. ↑ https://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-cantaloupe
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpJOV4EzObg
  7. ↑ https://www.onceuponachef.com/how-to/how-to-cut-a-melon.html
  8. ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/knife-skills-how-to-cut-a-cantaloupe-video
  9. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/yes-you-can-roast-cantaloupe-seeds-honeydew-and-watermelon-too-192093
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  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpJOV4EzObg
  2. ↑ https://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/16676
  3. ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/fresh-pick-cantaloupe
  4. ↑ https://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-cantaloupe
  5. ↑ https://www.brit.co/cantaloupe-recipes/

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Randall Chambers Co-authored by: Randall Chambers Personal Chef This article was co-authored by Randall Chambers. Randall (Randy) Chambers is a Personal Chef and the Owner of Luxury Meals From Home based in Arvada, Colorado. He has more than 16 years of commercial kitchen experience, five years of sous chef experience, and two years of experience as an executive chef. Chef Randy draws inspiration from his half Bolivian background and his forte is South American cuisine. He holds an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute. This article has been viewed 352,821 times. 6 votes - 100% Co-authors: 13 Updated: May 14, 2025 Views: 352,821 Categories: Food Cutting Techniques Article SummaryX

To quickly cut a cantaloupe into wedges, rinse the outside of the cantaloupe and gently scrub it with a brush to remove any dirt or bacteria from the skin. Then, cut the cantaloupe in half. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds out of the center of each half of the melon. Once all the seeds have been discarded, cut the halves in half again. Now, cut the quarters in half to make eighths. For a smaller snack, you can cut the eighths in half again. Arrange the wedges on a plate to serve and enjoy! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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