Honeydew Melon Salsa
Elevate your summer snacking game with this refreshing Honeydew Melon Salsa, a vibrant twist on traditional salsa that's bursting with color, flavor, and wholesome ingredients. Featuring juicy honeydew melon, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and a hint of jalapeño for a touch of heat, this fruity salsa is perfectly balanced with fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is both quick and versatile—serve it chilled with tortilla chips for a light appetizer or pair it with grilled chicken, seafood, or tacos for a flavorful twist. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or healthy snacking, this sweet-and-savory salsa is a summertime sensation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (diced) Honeydew melon
- 1 cup (diced) Cucumber
- 1 cup (diced) Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup (diced) Red onion
- 1 small (seeded and finely chopped) Jalapeño
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly.
Cut the honeydew melon into small 1/4-inch cubes until you have 2 cups. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into similarly sized cubes. Add 1 cup of diced cucumber to the bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add 1 cup to the bowl for a burst of color and crunch.
Finely dice half of a red onion (about 1/2 cup) and stir it into the mixture.
Remove the seeds and finely chop the jalapeño. Add it to the salsa for a touch of heat. Adjust the quantity if you prefer spicier or milder salsa.
Chop the cilantro leaves (about 1/4 cup) and mix them into the bowl for a fresh, herby flavor.
In a small bowl, combine freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until blended, then pour this dressing over the melon mixture.
Gently toss all the ingredients together to coat them evenly in the dressing. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1278 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1732 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
