Ingredients
2 cups melon
honeydew
cantaloupe
or watermelon
fresh (seeded and chopped
use one kind or a combination)
1 cup cucumber (peeled
seeded and chopped)
1/4 cup onion
red or white (chopped)
cilantro or mint
fresh (2 tablespoon
chopped
optional)
1/2 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped
or hot sauce to taste)
1/4 cup lime juice or lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
white or brown
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
In a medium size bowl, stir together all ingredients.
Taste and season with more lemon or lime juice, sugar if needed.
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve with grilled or broiled fish or chicken.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 19 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | 1 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 93 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Melon Salsa. Recipe source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Program. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.