Best Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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:
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice |
1 tablespoon grated orange zest |
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil |
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 |
1 ripe hass avocados |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
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.
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