Mexican Melon Cucumber Salad Salsa
Brighten up your table with this zesty, vibrant Mexican Melon Cucumber Salad Salsa—an irresistible fusion of sweet, spicy, and refreshing flavors! This quick and easy recipe combines juicy diced cantaloupe or honeydew melon, crisp English cucumber, and a touch of heat from finely chopped jalapeño. Fresh cilantro, a splash of lime juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil tie everything together, creating a perfectly balanced dish that’s light yet bursting with character. Optional creamy avocado adds a luscious twist for extra indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a refreshing salad, a unique salsa for tacos, or a colorful summer side for grilled meats. Perfect for entertaining or a quick midweek treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (diced) cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 1 medium (diced) English cucumber
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 1 small (seeded and finely chopped) jalapeño
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small (diced) avocado (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients. Dice the cantaloupe or honeydew melon into small bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the English cucumber (you can leave the skin on for texture) and add it to the bowl with the melon.
Finely dice the red onion and mix it into the bowl.
Carefully seed and finely chop the jalapeño, then add it to the mix. Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your desired spice level.
Chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the bowl with the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the flavors evenly.
If using avocado, dice it just before serving and gently fold it into the salad to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer, a side for grilled meats, or as a unique topping for tacos or tostadas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1274 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 2214 mg | 47% | |
*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.
