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Honeydew Melon Salsa recipe
A sweet-savoury salsa with a crisp, juicy bite and a fresh finish. Lovely with grilled fish, chicken, tacos, or simply served with tortilla chips.
15 min · Easy · Mexican Jump to method
Ingredients
- 300 g flesh Honeydew melon
- 2 tbsp, finely diced Red onion
- 1 small, finely chopped Fresh chilli
- 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- pinch Salt
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 5.1 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Why this works
Very light, refreshing salsa that is low in calories, fat and sodium, with natural sugars from melon and a small amount of fibre.
Vitamin C source. Honeydew melon, lime juice and fresh chilli contribute vitamin C, which supports immune function and collagen formation.
Antioxidant compounds. Red onion, coriander and chilli provide plant antioxidants and phytochemicals that may help reduce oxidative stress.
Low sodium overall. Only a pinch of salt is used, so this is naturally low in sodium unless served with salty accompaniments.
Method
- Finely dice the honeydew melon and place it in a bowl.
- Add the red onion, chilli, coriander, and lime juice if available.
- Season with salt and mix gently, then leave for 5 minutes before serving so the flavours meld.
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