Best Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

Tangy pickled onions and creamy avocados add a surprisingly savory bite to this crisp fruit salad. When served in a pretty martini glass, it makes a stunning first course.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
• 2 cups small cantaloupe balls
• 2 cups 1/2-inch diced seedless watermelon
• 1 ripe mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 6 thin lime slices
• 1 ripe Hass avocados
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make pickled onions, combine the thinly sliced red onion and the red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Cover; chill for at least one hour.

Step 2

Pour the orange juice into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and orange zest; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss the cantaloupe, watermelon, and mango in the dressing. Just before serving, stir in the pickled onions and cilantro leaves.

Step 3

Cut the avocados into 1/2 inch dice; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir lightly to combine. Spoon an even amount of avocado into the bottom of 6 large martini or wine glasses. Top avocado with melon salad; garnish each salad with a lime slice.