Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

Prep time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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