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Melon Salsa

Melon Salsa in a bowl
Makes: 12 servings

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

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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a medium size bowl, stir together all ingredients.
  3. Taste and season with more lemon or lime juice, sugar if needed.
  4. 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.

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Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 18
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 6 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 4 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 85 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 18
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 0 g
Minerals
Calcium 4 mg
Potassium 85 mg
Sodium 6 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 5 mg
Phosphorus 7 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 2 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 7 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 3 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups