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Best Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad
Best Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
90 minutes
Pickled onions and creamy avocados elevate this refreshing fruit salad, perfect for a stylish starter presentation.
Ingredients:
  • 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups small cantaloupe balls
  • 2 cups 1/2-inch diced seedless watermelon
  • 1 ripe mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • 1 ripe Hass avocados
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 6 thin lime slices
Instructions:
  • In a small bowl, mix the thinly sliced red onion with red wine vinegar. Cover and chill for at least one hour to make pickled onions.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine orange juice, olive oil, and orange zest. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper. Add cantaloupe, watermelon, and mango to the dressing. Just before serving, mix in pickled onions and cilantro leaves.
  • Dice the avocados into 1/2 inch pieces and place them in a small bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently mix to combine. Divide the avocado evenly into 6 large martini or wine glasses. Top with melon salad and garnish each with a lime slice.