How to Make Cucumber Melon Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, light, and vibrant meals that make the most of seasonal produce. And what better way to celebrate the flavors of summer than with a refreshing cucumber melon salsa? This bright and colorful salsa is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or as a topping for tacos. Its crisp and sweet flavors will instantly transport you to a sunny beachside destination, making it a must-have addition to your summer recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large English (hothouse style) cucumbers, finely diced
  • 3 cups finely diced fresh cantaloupe
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 7 cups

  • In a large serving bowl, lightly mix together the cucumbers, cantaloupe, olive oil, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, lime zest, red onion, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to let the flavors blend.
  • Nutrition

    32 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 196mg