Best 11 Melon Salsa Recipes

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Looking for a refreshing and flavorful dish to brighten up your summer gatherings? Look no further than this collection of melon salsa recipes. With a variety of flavors and textures, these salsas are perfect for adding a pop of color and zest to any meal.

From the classic combination of watermelon and mint to the unique blend of honeydew and jalapeño, these recipes offer something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a sweet and tangy salsa to complement grilled chicken or fish, or a spicy and smoky salsa to add some heat to your tacos, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. With options ranging from mild to spicy, and from simple to complex, these salsas are perfect for any occasion. So grab a melon, gather your ingredients, and get ready to make a delicious salsa that will be the star of your next party or potluck.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH AVOCADO-MELON SALSA



Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Avocado-Melon Salsa image

Categories     Fish     Onion     Lime     Cantaloupe     Avocado     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small avocado, diced
1 cup 1/3-inch cubes cantaloupe
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
4 6-ounce mahi-mahi fillets (each about 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

Steps:

  • Oil grill rack. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season salsa generously with salt and pepper.
  • Brush fish with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread seasoning in dish. Dredge fish in seasoning, turning to coat. Grill fish until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with salsa.

SUMMER MELON SALSA



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From Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Sue Gronholz notes, "I've been experimenting with lots of different fruit salsa recipes, and this one is so good." The refreshing blend of melons is complemented by a slight jalapeno kick. TIP: "We like it with lime-flavored tortilla chips, but it's also delicious over grilled chicken," adds Sue.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup each cubed cantaloupe, honeydew and seedless watermelon
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the melon, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, pepper and salt. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MELON SALSA



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A sweet and spicy fresh melon salsa. Great with tortilla chips or over grilled fish.

Provided by Steve King

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cantaloupe melon, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
2 medium Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
½ cucumber, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ lime

Steps:

  • Combine melon, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a bowl. Add cilantro, jalapeno, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Squeeze lime juice over mixture and stir well. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes if possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 1173.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SEARED TUNA WITH MELON SALSA AND TANGERINE LIME MOJO



Seared Tuna with Melon Salsa and Tangerine Lime Mojo image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups tangerine juice
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for searing
Salt
1/4 honeydew melon, cut into very small dice
1/4 cantaloupe, cut into very small dice
1 mango, cut into very small dice
1 orange, segmented, cut into very small dice
1 small red onion, cut into very small dice
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 bunch mint, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) pieces tuna loin

Steps:

  • Combine tangerine juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Reduce by half. Cool. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt, and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, orange segments, and onions. Add orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and mint. Season with salt and set aside.
  • In a saute pan, heat the olive oil, and sear tuna until medium rare. Toss with tangerine mojo and serve with salsa.

CUCUMBER MELON SALSA



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Light, fresh and delightful. This side salad is wonderful over fresh fish or grilled chicken.

Provided by Theresa787

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large English (hothouse style) cucumbers, finely diced
3 cups finely diced fresh cantaloupe
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 lime, juiced and zested
1 small red onion, chopped
1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, lightly mix together the cucumbers, cantaloupe, olive oil, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, lime zest, red onion, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to let the flavors blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MELON-MANGO SALSA



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After tasting a similar salsa on top of fresh fish at a fishing tournament, I went home and tried to duplicate it. This is my surprising result! It's terrific with cinnamon pita chips. -Sylvia Fincham, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup finely chopped cantaloupe
1 cup finely chopped honeydew melon
1 cup finely chopped peeled mango
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 green onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cinnamon sugar baked pita chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the lemon juice, cinnamon and cayenne. Pour over fruit mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

TUNA STEAKS WITH MELON SALSA



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This is delicious and light meal perfect for summer. It's spicy, fresh, and done quickly! Serve with wild or basmati rice.

Provided by Ingrid

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 26m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small cantaloupe, flesh removed and finely diced
½ red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch white sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 (5 ounce) tuna steaks
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Cook tuna in oil for 3 minutes per side. Spoon cantaloupe mixture over each steak to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 89.1 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

HERB GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MELON SALSA



HERB GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MELON SALSA image

Categories     Fish     Fruit     Quick & Easy     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 1

Fruit Salsa- 1/2 of cantalope and pineapple, each diced. 1 of each: red pepper,yellow pepper,red onion,mango.Add lime juice,olive oil,lemon juice,fresh red pepper flakes.Should taste hot yet sweet. Add Tsp Honey, blend and chill while preparing fish to grill. *Can be made a day in advance to meld flavors better, more zing. Serve over Rice with Grilled Asparagus.

Steps:

  • Grill Tilapia on low heat , turning only once so not to tear apart. Fillets are flaky and white when done. Some like to crisp the ends to a golden brown for some texture. Serve with Melon Salsa and enjoy!

MELON MOJITO SALSA RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Melon Mojito Salsa Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-5531

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups each diced watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew melon
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
1/4 cup finely minced red onions
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves or cilantro
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Cooking Tips/Variations Since watermelon is so, well, watery...spread out the diced pieces on a couple sheets of paper towels to dry them slightly before mixing with the other ingredients. Dislike cantaloupe? No problem! Use diced mango. To save time, look for a tray of pre-cut melon chunks in the produce section of your grocery store. The three melons in this recipe are often packaged together. Then you'll simply need to dice them into smaller pieces. Want it spicy? Add one very small, finely minced jalapeño pepper OR a squirt of Sriracha hot sauce.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO-MELON SALSA



GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO-MELON SALSA image

Categories     Fish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
1 small avocado, diced
1 C 1/3 inch cubes cantaloupe
1/2 C diced red onion
1/3 C chopped fresh cilantro
3 T fresh lime juice
3/4 tsp. grated lime peel
4 6-oz. mahi-mahi fillets (each about 1" thick)
1 T olive oil
3 T Jamaican jerk seasoning
Oil grill rack.
Prepare barbecue - (medium-high heat)
Toss first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
Season salsa generously with salt and pepper.
Brush fish with 1 T oil. Spread seasoning in dish.
Dredge fish in seasoning, turning to coat.
Grill fish until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
Serve with salsa.

Steps:

  • see above

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER MELON SALSA RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Melon Salsa Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-49169

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup cubed honeydew melon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2/3 cup cubed cantaloupe, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/3 cup diced peeled English cucumber
1/3 cup diced red onion
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3/4 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced jalapeño pepper
3/4 teaspoon light agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
Mint sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Combine first 10 ingredients; stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, tossing well to combine. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with salsa; garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe melons: The best melons for salsa are those that are ripe and juicy. Look for melons that have a deep, rich color and that yield to gentle pressure.
  • Use a variety of melons: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of melons in your salsa. This will add a variety of flavors and textures to the dish.
  • Add other fruits and vegetables: Feel free to add other fruits and vegetables to your salsa, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, or peppers. This will help to create a more complex and flavorful dish.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro, mint, or basil, can help to brighten up the flavors of your salsa. Add them just before serving for the best flavor.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season your salsa to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice. This will help to balance out the flavors of the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

Melon salsa is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy snack or appetizer, give melon salsa a try!

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