As the kids are enjoying their summer vacation at their grand parents place, the kitchen at my home is getting a much needed break especially on the days when H decides to eat out with his colleagues during the day. I’m looking around for ways to take this opportunity and detox myself by eating more salads and drinking more fruit juices. Last week I made this salsa and enjoyed it immensely.
The ripe juicy melon cubes when jazzed up with lemon juice was so refreshing and was a treat to the senses. I’m sure you will love it too when had chilled on a particularly hot day. I would rather dig into this salsa sitting under the fan watching my favorite show than cook an elaborate meal standing near the hot stove.
Cantaloupe Salsa / Muskmelon Salsa
You’ll need:
- Muskmelon / Cantaloupe – 1
- Onion, small – 1
- Green Chilli – 1
- Lemon Juice – 1 tsp
- Coriander leaves – 3 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Method:
Wash and remove the skin of muskmelon. Cut into 2 and scoop the seeds from the insides of the melon. Dice the muskmelon. Chop the onion, coriander leaves finely. Slit the green chilli into 2 and remove the seeds and chop fine.
In a bowl place the diced melon cubes, onion, green chilli, coriander leaves, salt and toss well. Squeeze the lemon juice and toss once again. Place the bowl in the freezer for 5-10 mins and serve immediately.
Notes:
- You can leave out green chilli and use black pepper powder instead.
- You can also use diced colored bell peppers or some pomegranate pearls to make the salsa more colorful.
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- You can also add a little bit of honey if you like.
- Tastes best when served chilled.
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delicious dear
very refreshing…perfect for a hot summer day.
i love cantaloupe. this one looks divine.
wow nice colours there… would love to taste… it looks so refreshing
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That’s very colorful and healthy one, never thought of making a spicy dish with this fruit..
Who doesnt love Melon now 🙂 .. Refreshing display Radhika ..
So tempting and colourful..very innovative and delicious salsa
right u r radhika. when its so hott we prefer this only
very colorful, looks so yummy. wonderful clicks!!!
Krupa
Looks yummy and wonderfully addictive
wow…such a delicious salsa…..beautiful clicks…love the color !!!!!!!
wow..this looks very refreshing..awesome clicks!
Spicy-Aroma
Love the color of this salad, fantastic choice of cantaloupe in the salsa. I’ve tried mango, pineapple salsa but this one is quite innovative. Good one.
Refreshing salsa… The colours are beautiful…
Very appealing colour. We can live in chennai if we eat such salads to rejuvenate ourself. Want to grab the entire bowl.
Delicious salsa with muskmelon..
WOW!!! A different way of salsa. Nice clicks.
nice idea to use melon salsa, perfect for this hot sunny days…looks refreshing n colorful!!
Spicy Treats
Super attractive,delicious and irresistible salsa.
Lovely clicks Radhika… And nice salsa combo..
Refreshing n tasty salsa…
Salsa looks very refreshing and yummy.
Soooooo colourful and tempting.
Wow..lovely color. Natural goodness!
Healthy and colorful.
I love cantaloup but have only eaten it plain. I love this salsa version! I would be perfect on a summer day.
wow looks so great. yumm
salsa looks juicy, just the way it has to be, nice idea to make it with cantaloupe
colourful and delicious one…
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Sure looks super cool! Perfect for the scorching heat
Perfect for the summers & lovely presentation!!
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I love the way you write your blogs! Yummy, yummy! Looks delicious!!!
I love musk melon but have never had it as a salsa. Will try this out..!
Tempting & yummy looking! Loved it!
yummy..yummy..lov ur writing…glad to be ur follower!
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