Avocado, Watermelon & Cantaloupe Salad
Fresh cubed melons and California Avocados topped with a honey and lemon drizzle and sprinkled with chile-lime seasoning create flavor that simply zings. The beautiful colors of the fresh avocados, watermelon and cantaloupe make for a beautiful presentation that is perfect for picnics and warm-weather entertaining. This Avocado, Watermelon and Cantaloupe salad is delicious alone and makes a tasty, fresh side dish alongside grilled meat.
California Avocado Commission
California Avocado Commission
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Avocado, Watermelon & Cantaloupe Salad
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
0Ingredients
2 ripe California avocados, seeded, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
12 ounces cubed seedless watermelon
12 ounces cubed cantaloupe
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon chile lime seasoning (like Tajin) or sea salt
Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a bowl, pour half the lemon juice over the avocado cubes and gently toss to coat all the cubes.
- On a rectangular serving platter, arrange cubes of watermelon, cantaloupe and avocados in alternating rows.
- Combine the honey and remaining lemon juice, then drizzle over the fruit.
- Sprinkle with chile lime seasoning and mint leaves, if using, and serve.
CHEF'S TIP: Use mango in place of the cantaloupe or add honeydew or other melons. You can also use cilantro in place of the fresh mint.
10 minutes
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
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Makes 4 servings
GEM Avocados, 1 Each
$3.99
Fancy Large Lemons, 0.5 Pound
$1.50 avg/ea$2.99/lb
L&B Fresh Watermelon Chunks Bowl, 1.4 Pound
$4.99/lb. L&B Select Fruit Bowl
$6.99 avg/ea was $9.79 avg/ea$4.99/lb
L&B Fresh Cantaloupe Chunks Bowl, 1.25 Pound
$4.99/lb. L&B Select Fruit Bowl
$6.24 avg/ea was $8.74 avg/ea$4.99/lb
L&B Pure Honey, 16 Ounce
$7.49$0.47/oz
Tajin Clasico Seasoning, 5 Ounce
$4.79$0.96/oz
L&B Fresh Mint, 0.75 Ounce
$3.49$4.65/oz
Directions
- In a bowl, pour half the lemon juice over the avocado cubes and gently toss to coat all the cubes.
- On a rectangular serving platter, arrange cubes of watermelon, cantaloupe and avocados in alternating rows.
- Combine the honey and remaining lemon juice, then drizzle over the fruit.
- Sprinkle with chile lime seasoning and mint leaves, if using, and serve.
CHEF'S TIP: Use mango in place of the cantaloupe or add honeydew or other melons. You can also use cilantro in place of the fresh mint.