MELON SALSA
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
1 jalape๑o, seeded, stemmed and chopped
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1 green onion, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks (you can use other types of melon if desired)
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a blender except cantaloupe. Process until ingredients are blended.
2. Add cantaloupe chunks, cover and process until the melon is coarsely chopped.
3. Drain off any excess liquid and serve.
Serving Suggestions:
Excellent as a dip for chips. Instead of chips, use celery sticks, cucumbers cut into 1-inch sticks, carrot sticks, etc.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (108 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 37
Calories from fat 3
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 85 mg
Total Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin A 55%
Vitamin C 80%
Calcium 2%
Iron 2%
King County Washington Public Health
www.metrokc.gov
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