Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　25 minutes

　　Juicy cantaloupe makes a refreshing salsa for grilled chicken or fish. For a milder salsa, discard all the chile seeds.

Ingredients

　　2 cups diced (1/4 inch) cantaloupe (from a 2 1/4-lb piece)

　　1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

　　1 (2-inch-long) fresh hot red or green chile such as serrano or Thai, minced (including some seeds)

　　1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　Toss together all ingredients in a bowl and let stand, covered and chilled, 10 minutes.