Ingredients

4 to 6 firm but ripe red plums (1 pound 4 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch wedges

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, plus more if needed

1 tablespoon sugar, plus more if needed

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1/2 large jalapeno chile (seeded if desired), minced

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Stir together plums, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Adjust flavor with lime juice and sugar if needed. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.