Honeydew-Avocado Salsa

By ceyana

Marcia Kiesel creates her own version of salsa verde by combining sweet honeydew and buttery avocado in a fruit salsa (yes, avocado is a fruit). The salsa is what wine geeks call “round in flavor,” meaning it’s not too tart or tangy, and it would be excellent with an equally “round” oaked California Chardonnay.

Ingredients

• Finely grated lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 1/2 pounds honeydew melon, rind removed and melon cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 1/2 cups)
• 1 Hass avocado, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the lime zest and juice with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the diced honeydew melon and avocado. Season the salsa with salt and black pepper.