Melon filled with fruit salad

To prepare a refreshing and colorful fruit salad, we will start by ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and of good quality. The first step is to wash the cantaloupe well under a stream of cold water. After peeling it, we dry it with a paper towel to prepare it for scoring. With a sharp knife, we score the melon on one side, being careful not to cut it completely, so that two halves remain intact. Then, using a spoon, we will remove the seeds and scoop out the flesh, leaving a wall about 1 cm thick to form a natural bowl.

Next, we turn our attention to the pears. We wash them well, peel them, and remove the seeds. Then, we cut them into small pieces, cubes, or slices, depending on preference. The kiwis also require careful peeling. After peeling them, we reserve two slices for decoration, and cut the rest into quarters, which we then slice into thin pieces. The peaches, with their sweet and juicy flavor, are next on our list. We peel, wash, and slice them thinly, reserving two slices for decoration. The rest we cut into small pieces.

The banana, the fruit that completes this salad, is carefully peeled, then cut first into quarters, and then into thin slices, so that it integrates perfectly into our fruit mix. Once all the fruits are prepared, we place them in a bowl. Over them, we sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar, which will help enhance the flavors of the fruits, and add 50 ml of freshly squeezed juice from the cantaloupe flesh. Using a wooden spatula, we gently mix so that all the fruits are coated in this natural syrup.

After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, it is time to focus on presentation. We fill the two melon halves with this vibrant salad, taking care to arrange it nicely. Decoration is an essential step, so we use the slices of kiwi and peach that we reserved earlier, securing them on toothpicks to give an elegant appearance. Finally, we add a few washed grapes, which will add a touch of freshness and an attractive color contrast. This fruit salad will not only delight the eyes but also provide a fresh and delicious taste, perfect for a hot summer day.