Happenings

Recipe for Watermelon Salsa

Chef Eddie recommends the following recipe if you decide to stop by one of Chicagoland’s amazing farmer’s markets:

Watermelon Salsa
Ingredients:
2 cups finely diced seedless watermelon
2 cups finely diced Honeydew melon
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
1 1/2 jalapenos peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped Thai basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well.  Make sure all fresh fruits and vegetables are coated well.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tips & Notes:
This salsa can top fish, chicken, turkey, or steak.  You can make tacos, plate it with rice, or top a burger with it.  All of these ingredients can be found at local farmer markets or supermarket.  The fresher the better!
You can stop by Catch 35 and enjoy this salsa atop our grilled wild Salmon accompanied with grilled vegetable couscous.