Cold Melon Salsa

This salsa recipe uses an unusual combination of ingredients – melons, onions, jalapenos, etc. It’s a wonderful item to serve at parties as a dip with your favorite taco chips. Also great when eaten with fish, or even as a topping to a salad.

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

3 tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
1/2 honeydew melon, peeled and finely diced
1 cantaloupe, peeled and finely diced
1 cup minced red onion
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

PREP

20 mins
READY IN

4 hrs 20 mins

Directions

In a large serving bowl, stir together the tomatoes, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Stir in the orange juice, almonds, salt and lime juice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving for best flavor.