Cantaloupe Basil Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Cantaloupe Basil Salsa
25 min.
8
16kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your summer gatherings with a refreshing and vibrant dish? Look no further than this Cantaloupe Basil Salsa! Perfectly suited for any occasion, whether it's a casual family picnic, a sophisticated cocktail party, or simply an afternoon snack, this salsa promises to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.

Combining juicy, sweet cantaloupe with the aromatic touch of fresh basil, this salsa is a delightful celebration of flavors. The bright acidity from the lime juice pairs beautifully with the subtle heat of the minced chile, creating a balanced dish that’s sure to keep you coming back for more. Plus, this recipe checks all the boxes: it’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a bowl of this delightful concoction, ready to be served as an antipasti, starter, or snack. At only 16 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a burst of refreshing flavors that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. Let’s dive into summer with this Cantaloupe Basil Salsa that embodies the essence of light, healthy, and delicious eating!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons basil fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • cups cantaloupe diced (1/4 inch) (from a 2 1/4-lb piece)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • inch serrano chiles fresh green red hot minced (including some seeds)
  • 0.3 cup onion sweet finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Toss together all ingredients in a bowl and let stand, covered and chilled, 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories16kcal
Protein9.06%
Fat4.22%
Carbs86.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.19
Glycemic Load
1.99
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
2.5560869146948%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:15.99kcal
0.8%
Fat:0.08g
0.13%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.13%
Carbohydrates:3.86g
1.29%
Net Carbohydrates:3.45g
1.25%
Sugar:3.46g
3.85%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:85.19mg
3.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.4g
0.81%
Vitamin A:1386.11IU
27.72%
Vitamin C:5.54mg
6.71%
Vitamin K:3.26µg
3.1%
Potassium:74.37mg
2.12%
Copper:0.04mg
2.01%
Folate:7.42µg
1.86%
Fiber:0.4g
1.62%
Magnesium:6.26mg
1.57%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.51%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.51%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.38%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.36%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.27%
Iron:0.19mg
1.05%
Selenium:0.71µg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious