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Cold Melon Salsa

Cold Melon Salsa

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Recipe by: JOHN F

"This salsa recipe uses an unusual combination of ingredients - melons, onions, jalapenos, etc. It's a wonderful item to serve at parties as a dip with your favorite taco chips. Also great when eaten with fish, or even as a topping to a salad."

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Directions

Prep
20 m
Ready In
4 h 20 m

In a large serving bowl, stir together the tomatoes, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Stir in the orange juice, almonds, salt and lime juice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving for best flavor.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 125 calories; 4.9 g fat; 19.5 g carbohydrates; 3.7 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 175 mg sodium. Full nutrition

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JOHN F

7/18/2004

The cilantro adds a flavor that sets the recipe apart. The melons, when ripe, and the salsa is served chilled really is delicious. I've also usede green chili peppers with the recipe, as some ...

PartTimeChef

5/25/2007

Every time I serve this, several people ask for the recipe. It is a great side for a summer cookout and is best if you make it ahead and chill over night so all the flavor mingle. Serve it immed...

justlookingforarecipe

11/19/2004

If you do try this, cut the amount of onion by at least 3/4ths.

ja

9/24/2014

Perfect light side for grilled chicken breasts ! Was surprised how good is the tomatoe-melon mix. However for my personal taste the receipe needed a few changes, thats why is getting a 4 stars. ...

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