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Watermelon Avocado Salad

Vibrant Watermelon Avocado Salad for Ultimate Refreshment

This Watermelon Avocado Salad is a refreshing, no-cook delight that's perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed Choose seedless for best experience.
  • 2 medium avocados, diced Use ripe but firm.
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced Adds refreshing crunch.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced Soak in water to reduce sharpness.
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Can substitute with basil or cilantro.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime or orange juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup Maple syrup can be used for vegan option.
  • to taste salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste pepper Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash all vegetables and fruits thoroughly. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Dice the avocados, slice the cucumber thinly, and finely slice the red onion. Soak onion in cold water for 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, gently toss together the watermelon, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime or orange juice, honey or agave, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to coat, being careful not to crush the avocado.
  6. Transfer to serving plates or bowls and garnish with extra mint leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately and dress just before serving to prevent avocado from browning.

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