The fresh herbs really give the salad its pizzazz, so try to find some if you don’t grow your own.

Cut 3 medium eggplants (about 1 lb each) into 1 inch cubes…

To serve, place a watermelon cube, cavity-side up, on each of 6 small plates and squeeze a little lime juice over them. Fill each cavity with balsamic vinegar.

12 slices (1/2-inch-thick) fresh pineapple (about 1 pineapple)
Cooking spray …

4 cups watermelon balls or cubes
2 cups cantaloupe balls or cubes…

NOTE: If using domestic vinegar, increase amount to 1 T.

In a medium-sized non-reactive saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, chili powder, savory, cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the black beans mixture, bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

This recipe makes a Texas-sized amount of salsa, so halve it if necessary.