Mexican Melon & Cucumber Salad Salsa

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2

Refreshing and Colorful Mexican Melon & Cucumber Salad Salsa

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 small cantaloupe , cut in half , seeds removed
	1 medium firm ripe papaya , peeled , seeded & diced
	1 medium cucumber , peeled and seeded , diced
	2 tablespoons of fresh mint , chopped ( fresh is best ) or 1 teaspoon dried mint ( fresh is best )
	3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
	1 tablespoon honey
	mint sprig ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

17g

Fat

0.5g

Mexican Melon & Cucumber Salad Salsa is a refreshing and colorful salad that is perfect for warm summer days. It is light, flavorful and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or as a side dish for grilled meats or fish. With cantaloupe, papaya, cucumber, and fresh mint, this salad salsa is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. It's a quick and easy recipe that you can make in no time and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Serve it chilled for the perfect summer salad experience.

Instructions

1.	Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds, then cut the fruit into small chunks and put them in a bowl.
2.	Peel the papaya, remove the seeds and dice the flesh into small pieces. Add to the bowl with the cantaloupe.
3.	Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds and dice the flesh into small pieces. Add to the bowl with the other fruits.
4.	Add the fresh chopped mint to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
5.	In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey.
6.	Drizzle the dressing over the fruit salad and toss gently to coat.
7.	Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired and serve chilled.

PROS

This salad salsa is packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for grilled meats or fish.

It is easy to make and refreshing on a hot summer day.

CONS

Fruits used in the recipe can be seasonal and hence unavailable during specific periods of the year.

Though the recipe is easy to make, its freshness can be compromised if left to sit for too long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad salsa is low in calories, high in fiber and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants.
Cantaloupe provides a wealth of important nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium and beta-carotene.
Cucumbers are also a great source of vitamin C and K, and papaya provides vitamin C and folate.