A little extra flavor goes a long way.

I’m ashamed to admit that I don’t even really likefruit desserts.

Don’t come after memy coworkers already heckle me enough!

Southern Living Frenched Green Bean Salad on a plate with melon and mac and cheese

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Thats when she dropped the flavor bomb that blew up my preconceived notions about fruit.

You know what I love?

Instead of picking out thecantaloupeand leaving it behind, I actually piled only cantaloupe on my plate.

peppered melon salad

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Dubious but committed, I sat down in my office and retrieved my stash offancy saltfrom my desk drawer.

I gave the cantaloupe a generous sprinkle of salt, and a judicious dash of pepper.

I was shocked at how delicious it was!

Southern Living Pepper Sauce Watermelon Wedges on a blue platter to serve

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Now, when cantaloupe is an option, I eschew other fruits and pile my plate high.

Thanks to the most basic seasoningssalt and pepperand a dash of Nellah, Im a cantaloupe convert.

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