Enjoy this sweet salsa with chips, on a taco or tostada or as an accompaniment for a main course.  A mix of melons makes a particularly beautiful show.

Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer

Ingredients:

• 2 cups quarter-inch cubes of melon (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon or a combination)
• ½  cup quarter-inch cubes, peeled (seeded as needed) cucumber
• ¼ cup finely chopped sweet bell pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
• 1 teaspoon grated or finely chopped fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Carefully mix together melon, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, scallions, cilantro, mint and ginger.
2. Add lime juice, red pepper flakes and salt to taste.