Cool-Off-the-Heat Avocado and Watermelon Salad

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Lovely cooling salad goes great with spicy or heavy food. It has crisp and sweet watermelon with creamy, buttery avocado topped with a zesty orange, mint vinaigrette. I serve this salad with the main course to cool off my spicy food.

Submitted by MauiKattie
Updated on February 15, 2022
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped green leaf lettuce

  • ¼ cup sunflower sprouts

  • 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • ¼ cup cubed seeded watermelon

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Dressing:

  • 6 tablespoons orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ¾ cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine lettuce and sprouts in a bowl. Top with avocado and watermelon cubes. Sprinkle cilantro on top.

  2. Blend orange juice, vinegar, honey, cream, and mustard in a blender or food processor. Slowly drizzle in 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil while blender is running. Blend in mint, salt, and pepper.

Cook's Notes:

Use your favorite crispy lettuce and toss in a little bitter lettuce for balance.

Substitute watercress for the sunflower sprouts if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
37g Fat
9g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 242mg 5%

* 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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