Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

This melon, mango, and avocado salad recipe combines tangy pickled onions and creamy avocado for a surprisingly savory bite in this crisp fruit salad.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 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
• 2 ripe Hass avocados
• 6 thin lime slices
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine onion and vinegar in a small bowl. Cover the bowl; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Add orange zest and juice to a bowl; whisk in oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Stir in cantaloupe, watermelon, mango, cilantro, and pickled onion.

Step 3

Cut avocados into ½-inch dice; place in a small bowl. Drizzle with lime juice; season with salt. Lightly stir. Divide avocados between 6 large martini or wine glasses; top with melon salad and garnish with lime slices.