Avocado Watermelon Salad
Avocado Watermelon Salad is a refreshing summer dish that combines the sweet crunch of ripe watermelon with the creamy texture of avocado. Enhanced by zesty lime juice and fresh mint, this vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dinner. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a staple at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed (about 1 small watermelon)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
- Dice the avocados just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Finely dice the red onion and mix it with the watermelon and avocado in a large bowl.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss everything together to avoid mashing the avocados.
- Garnish with chopped mint leaves before serving chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in crumbled feta cheese or jalapeños for a spicy kick. To prevent avocado browning when storing leftovers, add a bit more lime juice before refrigerating.