Recipe: Rocky Ford Melon Salsa
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Excellent topping for grilled chicken breasts or a white fish (such as halibut). This recipe can be adapted to your liking. Serves six.

Ingredients:
- 1 small Rocky Ford melon of your choice
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
- 1 small red onion
- 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Pueblo chile, roasted and chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Peel and finely dice your melon. Pieces should be roughly thumbnail-sized. Add to a medium bowl.
- Finely chop cilantro to yield ¼ cup and add to your bowl. Set aside the rest for garnish.
- Finely dice the red onion and add to the bowl.
- Add the zest of one of your limes and the juice from both to your bowl.
- Add in olive oil and chile.
- Toss all the ingredients. Sample and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve at room temperature or cold. Use a few extra cilantro sprigs to garnish.
Melon tip: if you use a watermelon, consider adding in some chopped-up briny cheese, such as feta or grilled halloumi.