- 2 cups diced (1/4 inch) cantaloupe
- 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 (2 inch) 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.