Melon Salsa

Name: Melon Salsa
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh melon, seeded and chopped (use one kind or a combination of honeydew, cantaloupe, or watermelon); 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/4 cup onion, red or white, chopped; fresh cilantro or mint (optional 2 tablespoon, chopped); 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (or hot sauce to taste); 1/4 cup lime juice or lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sugar

Source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Exploding with delicious summer flavors, this salsa recipe is amazing with whatever melon you have on hand.

Makes

12 servings

Ingredients

2 cups fresh melon, seeded and chopped (use one kind or a combination of honeydew, cantaloupe, or watermelon)
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup onion, red or white, chopped
fresh cilantro or mint (optional 2 tablespoon, chopped)
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (or hot sauce to taste)
1/4 cup lime juice or lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

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.

Notes

Caution: When handling hot peppers, the oils can cause burning and skin irritation. You can wear clean kitchen gloves or wash hands thoroughly after preparing. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM EYES. Learn more about: Watermelon Cantaloupe Honeydew Melon Cucumbers Onions Herbs Limes Lemons

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