Avocado, Melon, Cucumber Salad
When the summer heat settles in and the farmers market is bursting with ripe melons and garden-fresh greens, it’s the perfect time to turn to simple, refreshing salads that celebrate the season’s best. This Cantaloupe, Avocado, Cucumber Salad is just that — a vibrant mix of sweet, creamy, crisp, and peppery flavors all on one plate. Juicy cantaloupe brings a touch of natural sweetness, creamy avocado offers richness, cucumber adds a cool crunch, and peppery arugula keeps it grounded and fresh. Toss in tender chunks of fresh mozzarella, and you’ve got a dish that feels elegant but takes only minutes to assemble.
The avocados and lime are nutritional superstars that take this salad to the next level. Avocados not only bring a buttery texture but also deliver nourishing fats that help you feel satisfied and support overall vitality. A squeeze of lime in the vinaigrette adds brightness while offering a gentle dose of vitamin C — perfect for a sunny day.
Whether you’re serving it as a starter, a light lunch, or alongside grilled fish or chicken, it’s the kind of dish that turns heads and invites second helpings. And if you’re entertaining, it doubles as a beautiful centerpiece — colorful, seasonal, and undeniably delicious.
Avocado, Melon, and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint (or basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cantaloupe, cut into bite size pieces
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ½ avocado, diced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 2 cups arugula or other salad greens
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, mint, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add the cantaloupe, cucumber, avocado, fresh mozzarella, red onion, and arugula, tossing gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with the sunflower seeds.