Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
Florida Fruit Recipe
Midsummer Melon Salsa
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Fruit-5037 |
| Ingredients |
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| 3 cups | watermelon (seedless if available), diced |
| 1/2 cup | bell pepper (green, or your favorite color), diced |
| 2 tablespoons | lime juice, freshly squeezed |
| 1 tablespoon | cilantro, chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | green onions, chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | jalapeņo pepper, finely chopped |
| | kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste |
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Preparation
Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to let all of the flavors come together. Tip: This light summer style salsa is a great way to liven up fresh Florida seafood. Use this salsa recipe as a template to make any kind of salsa; just replace the melon with your favorite fruit or veggie.
Yield
6 servings
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 320; Total Fat 4g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 163mg; Total Carbohydrates 73g; Protein 6g. Good source of Vitamin C.
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