Tomato and Cumamelon Salsa

Ingredients and Weight:

• Cumamelons (also known as baby melons or watermelons) - 2 cups, diced
• Fresh Tomatoes - 3 cups, diced
• Red Onion - 1 cup, diced
• Fresh Cilantro - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Jalapeno Pepper - 2-3 tablespoons, diced (optional, adjust heat level)
• Lime Juice - 3 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sugar - 2 tablespoons (optional, to balance acidity)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: None (this is a raw salsa)

Difficulty Level: 2 (Simple to intermediate, depending on dicing skills)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Thoroughly wash and dice all vegetables and peppers.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cumamelons, tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. Add the lime juice, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
4. Mix well and taste test. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
6. Serve with chips or as a topping for grilled meats or fish.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming equal portions for 8 people)

• Calories: Approx. 80-100 depending on the amount of sugar added and the size of the serving.
• Fat: Low to moderate depending on the type of chip or bread served with it.
• Carbohydrates: Moderate due to natural sugars in tomatoes and cumamelons.
• Fiber: Good source due to the vegetables.
• Vitamin C: Excellent source due to the tomatoes and cumamelons.

Dish Characteristics:

• Fresh and vibrant flavor combination of sweet cumamelons and acidic tomatoes.
• The addition of cilantro and lime juice enhances the Mexican-style flavor profile.
• Can be served as a standalone appetizer or as a complement to other dishes.

User Comments:

1. "This salsa is so refreshing! The cumamelons add a unique crunch and flavor."
2. "Love the combination of flavors. This will be a staple at our gatherings."
3. "Great as an appetizer or to bring to a potluck. Everyone loved it!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to thoroughly wash all vegetables and fruits before dicing to remove any impurities or pesticides.
• Adjust the heat level by adding or subtracting the jalapeno peppers.
• This salsa is best served cold, so plan to make it ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve.