Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Distinctively sweeter and incredibly fresh. The CantaGold has been cultivated with care from Guatemala and we're proud it has arrived in our stores!
Check out these refreshing recipes:
Pomegranate Basil CantaGold Salsa
INGREDIENTS:
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1/3 Cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 cups Cantagold Melon, diced
- 1 Cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
DIRECTIONS:
- For the vinaigrette: Mix lemon juice, olive oil, and honey with salt and pepper.
- Pour vinaigrette over diced CantaGold Melon, pomegranate seeds, and chopped basil. Enjoy!
Fresh Melon & Ricotta Salad
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 CantaGold Melons
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 Bunches radish
- 1/2 Small shallot, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil and mint leaves, finely chopped
- 4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar, or lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp light olive oil
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta
- Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Cut CantaGolds in half and seed. Use a melon baller to cut fruit into spheres. Place in a large bowl.
- Thinly slice cucumber and radishes. Add to bowl with melon.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together shallot, basil and mint, apple cider vinegar (or champagne vinegar or lemon juice), light olive oil, and maple syrup. Drizzle over CantaGold mixture.
- Spoon ricotta onto a medium platter. Salt lightly. Top with CantaGold mixture and enjoy!