Summer Minted Melon Salad with a Kick!

This taste-bud-satisfying salad was popularized by street carts in Mexico and Latin America as well as in these same ethnic neighborhoods in the U.S.  Vendors sell Ziploc baggies of fruit, usually with lime juice and chili powder.  Here, I've replaced the chili powder with fresh mint and jalapeno.

Try it and it might become your new FAV! Simply delicious! You may also add jicama and mango for extra crunch and deliciousness.  I love to experiment with different varieties of melon during the summer.  Lighter dressings are key.  Check out the pics below, I also love Watermelon & Feta Salad.  Same concept - experiment, have fun and enjoy this recipe and your SUMMER!!



Ingredients

• 6-8 Cups mixed melon such as cantaloupe, honeydew, musk melon, watermelon
  
  
• Zest of 1 large lime
  
  
• Juice of 2 limes – about 4 tablespoons
  
  
• ½ Jalapeno, seeded & thinly sliced
  
  
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  
  
• Sea salt to taste
  
  

 

Directions

1. In large decorative bowl, combine melon, lime zest and juice, jalapeno and mint.
   
   
2. Stir well, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
   
   
3. Sprinkle with sea salt.
   
   
4. Enjoy!
   
   

 

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