Cucumber Salsa

This fresh, tangy cucumber salsa is perfect for grilled fish or on its own as a simple side salad. Well balanced and easy to make, the flavor mellows and the cucumber softens as this sits, so it can easily be made a day or two ahead of time--or enjoy it right away, fresh and crisp.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced english cucumber
  • 1 cup diced honeydew melon
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh juice
  • 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt