Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | 1 cup diced (160g) | 53 |
| Watermelon | 1 cup diced (152g) | 46 |
| Red Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Jalapeno | 1 pepper (14g) | 4 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 or 3 racks baby back ribs, 3 to 5 lbs.
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp each garlic salt and cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp each black and white pepper
- 4 cups chopped cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon
- 1 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp each minced jalapeno chili pepper and cilantro
- 1 tbsp minced fresh mint
Directions
Trim ribs if needed and cut into serving pieces if desired.
Combine paprika, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, black and white peppers; rub on all surfaces of ribs.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before grilling.
Light fire and let burn down to hot coals, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Push coals to sides.
Add 1 cup wet mesquite chips to coals if desired.
Place ribs away from coals on grill.
Cover grill and cook 1 to 1½ hours or until tender, turning every 15 to 20 minutes.
Combine chopped melon, peppers and onion in a bowl.
Mix remaining ingredients and pour over ; toss to mix.
Serve salsa with ribs.
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