Melon Salsa (or Melon Salad)

It’s not often you find a salsa you can eat without chips. This is an awesome summer salsa that goes great with grilled fish, tortilla chips, or on its own.

Makes: 12 Servings

Ingredients
2 cups fresh melon, honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon, chopped
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup onion, red or white, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped, or hot sauce to taste
1/4 cup lime juice or lemon juice

Optional: cilantro or mint

Instructions

  1. In a medium size bowl, stir together all ingredients.
  2. Taste and season with more lemon or lime juice if needed.
  3. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve with grilled or broiled fish or chicken.

*Nutrition information includes honeydew, red onion, and lime juice for analysis.

Source: Montana State University Extension Service, Montana Extension Nutrition Education Program Website Recipes

Decorative serving bowl of mixed melon salad topped with chopped cilantro with red onion, watermelon, cilantro, and a lime on the side.
Nutrition Information
Calories 15
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Protein 0g
Sodium 5mg
Carbohydrates 4g
Added Sugar 0g
Fiber 0g