Ingredients

• 2 cups diced (1/4 inch) cantaloupe (from a 2 1/4-lb piece)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 (2-inch-long) fresh hot red or green chile such as serrano or Thai, minced (including some seeds)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Toss together all ingredients in a bowl and let stand, covered and chilled, 10 minutes.