CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Watermelon Pico de Gallo

Pico de gallo is an excellent topping for grilled fish, shrimp or scallops tacos or in a lettuce salad that’s served as a first course.

Watermelon Pico de Gallo

16 ounces watermelon, diced (try to make the watermelon pieces slightly larger than the tomato)

1 tablespoon red onion, diced

1 jalapeno, chopped

1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Juice of ½ lime

½ teaspoon sea salt

Put everything in a medium bowl, gently toss, and refrigerate for an hour. Adjust seasoning.

Yield: Serves 6.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 25 calories, trace fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram protein, no cholesterol, 162 milligrams sodium, 1 gram dietary fiber, 11 percent of calories from fat.

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