Nice Melons! 2 Organic Cantaloupes for $3 Friday Only at Whole Foods Market

Got melon on your mind during the heat of summer? Cool off with a pair of sweet, organic cantaloupes that will be on sale for two for $3 one day only – this Friday, August 19.

Not sure how to pick out a good melon? Looking for a great recipe? Read on for cantaloupe facts, selection tips and preparation ideas.

Why we love Organic Cantaloupe:

1. On-the-go convenience. On the run during these busy summer and back-to-school days? Grab a snack for the whole family by packing a cantaloupe to slice up on-the-spot for instant refreshment. Whether you’re heading camping, to a soccer game or off to the beach, you don’t have to worry about keeping this juicy treat refrigerated and you can feed an army!  Enjoy your cantaloupe on its own or with a simple yogurt dip.
2. Springing for organic cantaloupe is worth it to ensure your fruit has been grown without synthetic chemicals. Plus, it tastes great!
3. According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, cantaloupes are high in vitamin A, high in vitamin C and a good source of folate.
4. Cantaloupes are a breeze to enjoy, especially if you know how to select them. Organic cantaloupes are a great place to start. Look for uniformly firm skin, except around the blossom end (opposite of the stem) where they’ll have a slight give. You’ll know a cantaloupe is ready to eat if it has a rich, musky fragrance.
5. There’s no need to heat up the kitchen during the summer. Melons are the perfect addition for not only salads, but also cool, creamy soups. Get some ideas here:http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2010/07/recipe-roundup-best-of-melon/.
6. Cantaloupe lends itself to refreshing summer dishes. Try one of these light, delicious recipes today:

• Fresh Cantaloupe with Prosciutto -http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/84
• Grilled Fruit Kebabs -http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/819
• Minty Melon Salad -http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/527
• Grilled Tofu and Melon Salad -http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/642
• Strawberry Melon Gazpacho -http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2949