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Cantaloupe Basil Salsa

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Cantaloupe Basil SalsaRomulo Yanes

Juicy cantaloupe makes a refreshing salsa for grilled chicken or fish. For a milder salsa, discard all the chile seeds.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups diced (1/4 inch) cantaloupe (from a 2 1/4-lb piece)
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 (2-inch-long) fresh hot red or green chile such as serrano or Thai, minced (including some seeds)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
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