Avocado, Watermelon & Cantaloupe Salad

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

  • 2
    ripe California avocados, seeded, peeled and cubed
  • 2
    tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 12
    oz. cubed seedless watermelon
  • 12
    oz. cubed cantaloupe
  • 1
    tablespoon honey, or more to taste
  • 1/4
    teaspoon chile lime seasoning (like Tajin) or sea salt
  • Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, pour half the lemon juice over the avocado cubes and gently toss to coat all the cubes.

  2. 2

    On a rectangular serving platter, arrange cubes of watermelon, cantaloupe and avocados in alternating rows.

  3. 3

    Combine the honey and remaining lemon juice, then drizzle over the fruit.

  4. 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.


Recipe provided by California Avocado Commission