Is your melon a tad underripe? Use it in a savory salad or this fresh Melon Salsa.

This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.

Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced melon (try cantaloupe, honeydew, and/or watermelon)
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red or white onion
  • 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the melon, tomato, onion, and pepper.
  2. Toss with the vinegar.
  3. Season with the salt.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1/4 cup):

  • Calories: 15
  • Total fat: 0 g
  • Sat fat: 0 g
  • Carbs: 3 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Total sugar: 2 g
  • Added sugar: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Sodium: 35 mg

Photo: Kate Sherwood/CSPI.

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