Melon Salsa Recipe

Crunchy and juicy, with just a little snap from the red onions, melon salsa is a refreshing topping for chicken or steak or even piled over a burger.

It’s equally good on fish or other seafood; why not try it over some tuna steak or cod? Or maybe with shrimp? Salsa is also a perfect Paleo-friendly contribution to a potluck or a party.

For one thing, it’s really hard to find dressings and toppings that aren’t full of junk fats and sugar, so if you bring your own, at least you can be sure of having one that’s good.

For another, salsa isn’t just Paleo; it’s everything. Low-fat, raw vegan, egg-free, and kid-friendly: there’s not much here that isn’t to like.

Melons have a reputation for being a kind of “fruit candy” full of sugar and nothing else, but this is actually completely undeserved.

The mixture of melons in this salad contains plenty of B vitamins (pretty much everything but B12, which is only found in animal foods).

It’s also full of Vitamin C, copper, magnesium, and potassium: if that’s candy, it’s the most nutritious candy you’ll find anywhere! Chop up a bowl the next time you want something juicy and sweet with your dinner, and enjoy!

Melon Salsa Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 cup watermelon, chopped;
• 1 cup cantaloupe, chopped;
• 1 cup honeydew melon, chopped;
• ½ cucumber, seeded and chopped;
• ¼ red onion, chopped;
• ½ avocado, chopped;
• 2 tbsp. cilantro, minced;
• 2 limes, juiced;
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cantaloupe,  honeydew, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
2. Add the lime juice, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Give everything a good stir and serve.

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Melon Salsa Recipe

This light and fresh melon salsa is a tasty summer topping for burgers, fish, or anything else that could use a little crunch.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup watermelon chopped
• 1 cup cantaloupe chopped
• 1 cup honeydew melon chopped
• ½ cucumber seeded and chopped
• ¼ red onion chopped
• ½ avocado chopped
• 2 tbsp. cilantro minced
• 2 limes juiced
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, cucumber, red onion and avocado.
  1 cup watermelon, 1 cup cantaloupe, 1 cup honeydew melon, ½ cucumber, ¼ red onion, ½ avocado
• Add the lime juice, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2 tbsp. cilantro, 2 limes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Give everything a good stir and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2170IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Keyword melon, salsa

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