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
0 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
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.