4 cantaloupe recipesto try this week

Sweet and savoury summer salad

Summer salads are an easy, quick, and delightfully fresh summertime meal. For this recipe you'll need a cantaloupe, halloumi cheese, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and croutons. If you don't have halloumi, you can use bocconcini, Feta, or mild cheddar instead. We recommend keeping an eye on the flyer to check for special offers on cheese. Chop all the fruits and vegetables and grill the halloumi cheese on the BBQ or in a pan. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and add a generous drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with croutons and serve! It's a meal that's perfect for a Sunday picnic or an outdoor lunch in your yard!

Other delicious ingredients for this recipe:

• Legumes
• Quebec lettuce
• Nuts
• Bell peppers
• Red onions or scallions

The ultimate summer dessert

Caramelized cantaloupe skewers are a simple, low-cost treat that will please everyone in the family (especially the kids!). You'll need wood skewers, a cantaloupe sliced into large cubes, honey, brown sugar, and butter. Melt about ¼ cup of butter with 1/3 cup of honey and a spoonful of brown sugar in a pan. Thread the cantaloupe cubes onto the skewers and coat them in the honey butter sauce. Grill the skewers for about two minutes on the BBQ. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra fun! You can also make fruit skewers using pineapples or peaches.

A quick refreshing snack

If you're hankering for a summer snack but are short on time, this recipe for ginger cantaloupe is for you! You'll need a cantaloupe, a piece of fresh ginger (or store-bought minced ginger to save time), maple syrup, and whipped cream. Start by slicing the cantaloupe into cubes and the fresh ginger into very thin slices. Combine them in a bowl with the maple syrup. Chill in the fridge for a few minutes. Meanwhile, make the whipped cream by following the instructions on the package. You can also purchase whipped cream from the store. Then dip the pieces of cantaloupe in the whipped cream and enjoy!

Cold soup for hot summer nights

Is it a dessert? Is it an appetizer? The beauty of gazpachos is that whether they are sweet or savoury, they'll definitely impress your guests! You'll need a cantaloupe sliced into cubes, two cups of vanilla yogurt, two packs of strawberries, and one lemon. Start by pulsing the strawberries, cantaloupe, and vanilla yogurt in the blender. Add two tablespoons of lemon juice. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes so it is nice and cold. Serve and enjoy!

Buy local

Summer is perfect for stocking up on locally grown fruits and vegetables. And don't forget to keep an eye on the flyer to find out about special offers on Quebec foods.