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Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Red Pepper Salsa

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

a 1-pound piece watermelon
a 1-pound piece cantaloupe
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 small sweet onion such as Vidalia
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 fresh jalapeño chile
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. Remove rinds and seeds from melons and cut fruit into 1/4-inch dice. Cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice. Finely chop onion and cilantro and, wearing rubber gloves, finely chop jalapeño with seeds. In a bowl toss together all ingredients and season with salt. Salsa may be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

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