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