Wellness Blog

7/20/20

Superfood Spotlight on the Crenshaw Melon

The crenshaw melon is a cross between a cantaloupe and casaba melon. It is considered one of the sweetest varieties in the melon family but stands out from it’s siblings as it is also slightly spicy. It closely resembles a cantaloupe in color but the shape and texture differ as the crenshaw melon contains a hard yellow-green rind and is mostly spherical in shape with a flattened bottom and a stem at the top.

The superfood qualities of the crenshaw melon are represented by Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium and Iron. It also provides a good amount of water and fiber which is helpful for digestive regulation.

The crenshaw melon is available July through September but peak season is August through September so now is a perfect time to gear up and give this Honey Citrus Melon Salad with Ginger Mint Dressing recipe a try.

Honey Citrus Melon Salad with Ginger Mint Dressing

Portion: ½ cup

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups Crenshaw Melon, Cubed 1”
• ½ cup Honeydew Melon, Cubed 1”
• ½ cup Watermelon, Cubed 1”
• ¼ cup 100% Orange Juice
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Mint, Chopped
• 1 Tbsp, 1 tsp Fresh Ginger Root, Minced
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• ¼ tsp Kosher Salt

Method

• Place all of the melon cubes into a bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredients into the bowl and mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories - 50
• Total Fat - 0g
• Carbohydrates - 13g
• Protein - 1g
• Dietary Fiber - 1g
• Sodium - 125mg