Description
This Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for summer. Juicy melon pairs with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a citrusy dressing for a light yet satisfying salad.
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cubed
2 tablespoons red onion, finely sliced
2 tablespoons fresh mint or basil, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: crumbled feta cheese or chili flakes
Instructions
1. Dice the avocado and melon into bite-sized cubes.
2. Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
3. In a large bowl, gently combine avocado, melon, cucumber, and red onion.
4. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
6. Sprinkle fresh mint or basil over the top.
7. Add optional feta or chili flakes if desired.
8. Serve chilled immediately.
Notes
Use a melon baller for elegant presentation.
Add grilled shrimp or chicken for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: avocado, cucumber, melon, salad, summer, refreshing