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Melon with Chile, Salt, and Lime

This Mexican style combination is very refreshing on a hot day. It's also a wonderful party or brunch dish.

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Servings: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

-- Lime Salt --

-- Powdered Chile --

  • 2 medium Dried chilies - Passilla or Ancho
  • 2 medium Mexican (Key) Limes

Preparation

- Lime Salt -

Mix salt, lime zest, and juice in a small bowl. Allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. This will keep for up to three days if covered.

NOTE: You can buy this product in many Mexican markets, often pre-mixed with chile. That version is convenient, "Tajin" is my favorite brand. But the home made version is nicer because it adds a nice smell.

- Chile

Remove seeds and stems from chilies. Grind in spice grinder or coffee mill to a moderately fine powder.

NOTE. You can buy powdered chile easily, BUT don't confuse this with "Chile Powder" which containes cumin and other spices as well. You can "Chile Puro" or pure chile.

Mix equal amounts (about a Tbs each for 1 melon) of lime salt and powdered chile together in a small bowl.

- Melon

Cantaloupe is my personal favorite but honeydew or other firm, ripe melon also works well.

De-seed and cut up the melon in bite-sized chunks. Arrange decoratively on a serving plate or tray. You may mix two colors of melon or add slices of apple for visual appeal if you wish.

Quarter fresh limes and squeeze a bit of juice over the melon arrangement. Then sprinkle the salt-chile mixture lightly over the fruit. It little extra sprinkled over the plate adds a visual touch. Decorate the plate with extra lime sections, and perhaps a few mint leaves.


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I grew up 12 miles from Mexico (El Centro, CA) and we ate something almost exactly like this. The only difference was that we added various other fruits to the Melons (depending on what was available) -- apples, pears, bananas even -- and we ALWAYS included chunks of fresh cucumber. It was so refreshing, and dang good, and a must for any Summer Day.

teriwoodteriwood :  : review posted 3y 20w 4d ago.


Add 1/2 tspoon of freshly fround cumin... with salt and the pepper...Try the same on papayas too

cuminscumins : comment : review posted 4y 5w 6d ago.


This is wonderful for a hot day!!!

DianaGabDianaGab :  : review posted 4y 8w 1d ago.


Along with a small amount of cottage cheese and lemon yogurt this makes a fine "diet dinner".

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promfhpromfh :  : review posted 4y 8w 2d ago.


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