Summer Melon Salsa Recipe

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From Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Sue Gronholz notes, "I've been experimenting with lots of different fruit salsa recipes, and this one is so good." The refreshing blend of melons is complemented by a slight jalapeno kick. TIP: "We like it with lime-flavored tortilla chips, but it's also delicious over grilled chicken," adds Sue.

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Summer Melon Salsa Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup each cubed cantaloupe, honeydew and seedless watermelon
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the melon, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, pepper and salt. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 1-3/4 cups.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Analysis: 1/4 cup equals 15 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: Free food.

Originally published as Summer Melon Salsa in Quick Cooking July/August 2005, p15