Grilled Chicken & Cucumber-Melon Salsa

Jun 15th, 2011

Ingredients

2/3 cup (1/2-inch) cubed honeydew melon

2/3 cup (1/2-inch) cubed cantaloupe

1/3 cup diced peeled English cucumber

1/3 cup diced red onion

2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

3/4 teaspoon grated lime rind

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons minced jalapeño pepper

3/4 teaspoon light agave nectar

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Cooking spray

Mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

2. Combine first 10 ingredients; stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, tossing well to combine.

3. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with salsa; garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Serves 4