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Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

Name: Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; ¼ 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; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 6 thin lime slices

Rating: 4.67 stars

15 Ratings
12 Reviews
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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.

By blancdeblanc

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 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.
Step 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

196 calories; protein 2.8g 6% DV; carbohydrates 24.3g 8% DV; fat 11.8g 18% DV; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 179.7mg 7% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (12)

Most helpful positive review

sherry

08/02/2010

This recipe is a wonderful change of pace! I wasn't sure if the onions juice and vinegar would be a good combination with sweet melons but it was terrific. My family loved it. I didn't change anything other than 1/4 cup of store bought orange juice because I only had one orange on hand and could only get 1/4 cup of juice from it. I used the store bought juice to make it to the 1/2 cup the recipe called for. I also added a little more pepper because I love pepper! Will make this again and again! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Carrie

05/19/2015

This was way too tart and the flavors did not go well together. Read More

15 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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sherry

08/02/2010

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Mac

06/22/2010

Best fruit salad I have ever tasted! Festive easy wonderful. Read More

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Avocat

09/10/2011

This was a hit. Pretty colorful and refreshing. Although it is involved to make most of it can be prepared hours ahead and assembled at the last minute. This is the most interesting salad I've ever made or tasted. I put our salads in rather large margarita glasses and it was gorgeous and impressive. Read More

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(10)

Kathy

06/23/2011

Wonderful!!! I made it according to recipe and love it. Try it for something different! Thanks for sharing. Read More

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Gina

05/05/2014

Great summer salad. Being cilantro is a semi-acquired taste I've also done this sans avocado substituting lemons for lime/juice fresh basil for cilantro & sweet Cherubs (grape tomatoes halved) for avocado. But I personally loved the original just the way it is. Many possibilities with fruits herbs & juices though. Thank you for a wonderful summer salad that's out of the norm. Will use this for catering also;) Read More

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mauigirl

07/01/2012

Absolutely Delish and refreshing! Thanks for sharing! reviewed First Faceless frenzy Western Allstars 2012 Read More

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LisaPizza

08/29/2013

Very tasty great summer salad nice presentation. Be sure not to toss the avocado too much at the end or it will mush up. I had a guest ask for the recipe and I will be making this again so I'd say it's a hit! Read More

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Betty T

07/08/2013

This was refreshing. I made according to the recipe. I think next time I would forgo the avocado as it just didn't "fit" in for me. Excellent change of pace. Read More

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(1)

Carrie

05/19/2015

This was way too tart and the flavors did not go well together. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 195.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 26 %

sugars:

fat: 18 %

saturated fat: 9 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 63 %

niacin equivalents: 19 %

vitamin b6: 20 %

vitamin c: 97 %

folate: 22 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 15 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 7 %

thiamin: 18 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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sherry

08/02/2010

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Mac

06/22/2010

Best fruit salad I have ever tasted! Festive easy wonderful.

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Avocat

09/10/2011

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Kathy

06/23/2011

Wonderful!!! I made it according to recipe and love it. Try it for something different! Thanks for sharing.

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Gina

05/05/2014

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mauigirl

07/01/2012

Absolutely Delish and refreshing! Thanks for sharing! reviewed First Faceless frenzy Western Allstars 2012

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LisaPizza

08/29/2013

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Betty T

07/08/2013

This was refreshing. I made according to the recipe. I think next time I would forgo the avocado as it just didn't "fit" in for me. Excellent change of pace.

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Carrie

05/19/2015

This was way too tart and the flavors did not go well together.

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