Description
A refreshing salad combining the sweetness of melon with the creaminess of avocado, topped with a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups balled or cubed cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 1 large avocado, thinly sliced
- 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves
- Flaky salt, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, pepper, and salt.
- Layer the cantaloupe, avocado, and basil on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with the dressing.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt to taste.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with mint for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Avocado, Melon, Salad, Refreshing, Healthy