Cantaloupe Salsa Recipes

CANTALOUPE BASIL SALSA

Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Fruit Herb No-Cook Picnic Quick & Easy Cantaloupe Basil Summer Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Cantaloupe Basil Salsa image

Steps:

Toss together all ingredients in a bowl and let stand, covered and chilled, 10 minutes.

Ingredients

2 cups diced (1/4 inch) cantaloupe (from a 2 1/4-lb piece)
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 (2-inch-long) fresh hot red or green chile such as serrano or Thai, minced (including some seeds)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

MELON SALSA

A sweet and spicy fresh melon salsa. Great with tortilla chips or over grilled fish.

Provided by Steve King

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Melon Salsa image

Steps:

Combine melon, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a bowl. Add cilantro, jalapeno, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Squeeze lime juice over mixture and stir well. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes if possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 1173.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Ingredients

½ cantaloupe melon, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
2 medium Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
½ cucumber, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ lime

SUMMER MELON SALSA

From Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Sue Gronholz notes, "I've been experimenting with lots of different fruit salsa recipes, and this one is so good." The refreshing blend of melons is complemented by a slight jalapeno kick. TIP: "We like it with lime-flavored tortilla chips, but it's also delicious over grilled chicken," adds Sue.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Summer Melon Salsa image

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the melon, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, pepper and salt. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Ingredients

1/2 cup each cubed cantaloupe, honeydew and seedless watermelon
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH CANTALOUPE SALSA

Categories Low Carb Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Backyard BBQ Cantaloupe Tuna Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Cantaloupe Salsa image

Steps:

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix cantaloupe, onion, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice and jalapeño chili in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, brush tuna steaks on both sides with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tuna until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer tuna to plates. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.

Ingredients

3/4 cup coarsely chopped cantaloupe
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
2 5- to 6-ounce fresh tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)