Mexican Melon Cucumber Salad Salsa

Brighten up your table with this zesty, vibrant Mexican Melon Cucumber Salad Salsa—an irresistible fusion of sweet, spicy, and refreshing flavors! This quick and easy recipe combines juicy diced cantaloupe or honeydew melon, crisp English cucumber, and a touch of heat from finely chopped jalapeño. Fresh cilantro, a splash of lime juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil tie everything together, creating a perfectly balanced dish that’s light yet bursting with character. Optional creamy avocado adds a luscious twist for extra indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a refreshing salad, a unique salsa for tacos, or a colorful summer side for grilled meats. Perfect for entertaining or a quick midweek treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (diced) cantaloupe or honeydew melon
• 1 medium (diced) English cucumber
• 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
• 1 small (seeded and finely chopped) jalapeño
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small (diced) avocado (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your ingredients. Dice the cantaloupe or honeydew melon into small bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Dice the English cucumber (you can leave the skin on for texture) and add it to the bowl with the melon.

Step 3

Finely dice the red onion and mix it into the bowl.

Step 4

Carefully seed and finely chop the jalapeño, then add it to the mix. Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your desired spice level.

Step 5

Chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the flavors evenly.

Step 8

If using avocado, dice it just before serving and gently fold it into the salad to prevent it from becoming mushy.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer, a side for grilled meats, or as a unique topping for tacos or tostadas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(871.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	529.1

Total Fat 32.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1273.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.4mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 2214.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 43.9%