Cantaloupe Salsa

Enjoy this refreshing salsa with grilled shrimp or pork. The sweetness of the melon works well with a slightly spicy marinade or rub. Consider mixing in honeydew melon or substituting it for the cantaloupe.

1/2 large ripe cantaloupe, seeded and peeled
1/2 cup diced cucumber, seeded and peeled
1/4 cup finely sliced green onions (white and light green parts only)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus 2 teaspoons of grated zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (adjust amount to your desired heat)
Salt

Chop cantaloupe into very small cubes. Combine with remaining ingredients and season with salt. Chill.

TD&N Nutrient Analysis (based on 2 tablespoons): Calories: 7; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 7 mg; Carbohydrates: 2 g; Fiber: 0 g; Protein: 0 g

— Recipe by Laura Pensiero, RD; photo by Gary Dolgoff for Today’s Diet & Nutrition