Avocado, Watermelon & Cantaloupe Salad
June 16, 2025
Fresh cubed melons and California Avocados topped with a honey and lemon drizzle and sprinkled with chile-lime seasoning create flavor that simply zings. The beautiful colors of the fresh avocados, watermelon and cantaloupe make for a beautiful presentation that is perfect for picnics and warm-weather entertaining. This Avocado, Watermelon and Cantaloupe salad is delicious alone and makes a tasty, fresh side dish alongside grilled meat.
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
N/A
Ingredients
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2ripe California avocados, seeded, peeled and cubed
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2tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
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12oz. cubed seedless watermelon
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12oz. cubed cantaloupe
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1tablespoon honey, or more to taste
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1/4teaspoon chile lime seasoning (like Tajin) or sea salt
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Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Directions
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1
In a bowl, pour half the lemon juice over the avocado cubes and gently toss to coat all the cubes.
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2
On a rectangular serving platter, arrange cubes of watermelon, cantaloupe and avocados in alternating rows.
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3
Combine the honey and remaining lemon juice, then drizzle over the fruit.
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4
Sprinkle with chile lime seasoning and mint leaves, if using, and serve.
Chef’s Tip: Use mango in place of the cantaloupe or add honeydew or other melons. You can also use cilantro in place of the fresh mint.