Description
Watermelon Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing is a refreshing summer dish that blends juicy watermelon and creamy avocado, drizzled with a zesty citrus dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch, offering a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Enjoy it chilled as a nutritious side or standalone meal that showcases the best of seasonal produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice (or orange juice)
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop the watermelon into cubes, dice the avocados, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon, avocado, cucumber, onion slices, and torn mint leaves. Toss gently to mix.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, citrus juice (lime or orange), honey or agave syrup until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss lightly to coat evenly.
- Transfer to serving plates or bowls, garnish with extra mint if desired, and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg