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Watermelon, Cantaloupe and Red Pepper Salsa
Gourmet, 1998

1 pound piece watermelon
1 pound piece cantaloupe
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 small sweet onion such as Vidalia
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 fresh jalapeno chile
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions:
Remove rinds and seeds from melons and cut fruit into 1/4 inch dice. Cut bell pepper into 1/4 inch dice. Finely chop onion and cilantro and, wearing rubber gloves, finely chop jalapeno with seeds.

In a bowl toss together all ingredients and season with salt. Salsa may be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

Makes 4 about 4 cups.

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