Melon Salad with Chiles and Mint
We've adapted this recipe from the book CookFight by Kim Severson and Julia Moskin. It's surprising to think of pairing melon with savory ingredients like herbs and chile peppers – but if you try it, you'll see what makes it such a great and refreshing idea.
kitchen gear
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife (adult needed)
- Measuring cup
- Medium-sized bowl
- Melon baller (if you have one)
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 small green chile pepper, minced or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cup melon balls or cubes
- 10 fresh mint or basil leaves
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in the bowl.
- Eat right away, or cover and refrigerate 1 hour and no more than 3 hours.
Notes
When you cut chile peppers, their oils can get on your hands and, later, burn your eyes or nose if you rub them. Wear rubber gloves to cut the peppers. If you forget, use dish soap to wash your hands afterward, since it can get the oil off better than regular hand soap can.