Description
Watermelon Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. Juicy watermelon and creamy avocado come together in perfect harmony, enhanced by a zesty citrus dressing. This colorful salad is not only easy to prepare but also makes an eye-catching addition to any picnic, barbecue, or sunny day gathering. Enjoy it as a light main course or a delightful side dish that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and dice the avocados.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon and avocado. Drizzle the citrus dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Sprinkle chopped mint leaves on top for added freshness.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg