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Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

By: blancdeblanc Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

What to Drink?

Wine Types of Wine: Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 thin lime slices

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 11.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2010 by sherry   view full review
This recipe is a wonderful change of pace! I wasn't sure if the onions, juice and vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by Mac   view full review
Best fruit salad I have ever tasted! Festive, easy, wonderful.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by Avocat   view full review
This was a hit. Pretty, colorful, and refreshing. Although it is involved to make, most of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by Kathy   view full review
Wonderful!!! I made it according to recipe and love it. Try it for something different! ...

 

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