Barrio Salad

Essential for this are cucumber, tomato and cantaloupe.

Cut cucumber up, first in slices, then halved slices, then quartered.

Same for tomato.

Cantaloupe -- cut into bite-size chunks.

Optional, and good, are diced apples, diced bell pepper, diced radishes, orange or tangerine slices. You might want to experiment with other fruits and vegetables. Diced avocado works well with this, too.

Toss all ingredients. Cover with chile salt -- I recommend Pico de Gallo brand, but any supermarket of size has other kinds, if you aren't allergic to red food dye -- and lime juice. Toss again. Add more lime juice or chile salt, to taste.

Makes a spicy-hot side for any main protein course.