Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad combining sweet melon curls, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, dressed with a zesty lime honey dressing and a hint of chili oil for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- ½ medium cantaloupe or honeydew melon (about 2½ pounds)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 ½ cups cucumber (cut into ½” thick halfmoons)
Dressing & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ of 1 medium lime (juice)
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Sea salt flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the melon: Slice the melon in half and use a tablespoon to scoop out the seeds. Then, with the same spoon, carefully scoop thin curls of the melon and place them directly on a serving platter or large plate to form the base of the salad.
- Add avocado: Halve the avocados and remove the pits. Use a tablespoon to scoop out small spoonfuls of avocado and nestle them in among the melon curls on the platter for creamy texture and flavor contrast.
- Incorporate cucumber: Add the cucumber slices, cut into ½-inch thick halfmoons, to the platter to provide a crisp freshness to the salad.
- Dress the salad: Spritz the entire salad with lime juice to add acidity and brightness. Then drizzle evenly with olive oil, honey, and chili oil to balance sweetness, richness, and a gentle heat.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and flaky sea salt over the salad for a final touch of nuttiness and seasoning. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm melons for best texture.
- Adjust chili oil quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately as avocado tends to brown if left out too long.
- You can substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan option.
Keywords: Avocado salad, cucumber salad, melon salad, fresh summer salad, no-cook salad, healthy salad, chili oil dressing
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