How to Cut Cantaloupe?

Cantaloupe is a tasty delicious melon that means summer has arrived! Learn how to cut cantaloupe into slices and cubes perfect for snacking!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 23kcal

Author Lisa

Cut cantaloupe in half from stem to bottom.
Cantaloupe, Sharp Knife, Cutting Board
Using a large spoon scoop out the seeds and stringy membrane from the center, leaving a clean bowl shape.
Working with only one half of the cantaloupe slice from top to bottom to cut in half again to make two quarters.
Then slice from end to end horizontally along the quarter to create large wedges.

Cut cantaloupe in half from stem to bottom.
Using a large spoon scoop out the seeds and stringy membrane from the center, leaving a clean bowl shape.
Working with only one half of the cantaloupe slice from top to bottom to cut in half again to make two quarters.
Remove the rind by either carefully slicing in between the rind and the flesh of the cantaloupe or by cutting the quarter into wedges and cutting the rind off each piece (slower but safer).*
Once the rind is separate from the fruit you can enjoy as is or cut into squares.

Tips and Tricks

It’s best to wash your cantaloupe before cutting.
Always be careful when using a knife.
You can also remove the rind of the entire cantaloupe by first cutting off a small portion of the cantaloupe to great a flat surface. Then slicing off the rind similar to how a pineapples prickly outer part is cut off. Then cut in half, scoop out the midd and cut up as normal.