Melon And Avocado Salad With Fennel And Chile Recipes

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MELON AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH FENNEL AND CHILE



Melon and Avocado Salad With Fennel and Chile image

This sweet-savory, crunchy-creamy dish nods to California summers, when a drive to the market can often end with avocados and melons buckled in the back seat. The recipe is simple, and instantly impressive: It involves little more than scooping out the fresh fruit and topping it with a spicy-sweet pinch of sugar and a drizzle of dressing. Rubbing toasted fennel seeds, red-pepper flakes and lemon zest into sugar and salt helps their floral kick travel far. The salad's balance depends on your melon and avocado, so rely on taste more than measurements here. Adjust the ingredients as needed, until the salad is rich, punchy and bright, bite after bite.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 lemon, for zesting and juicing
1/2 medium cantaloupe or honeydew melon (about 2 1/2 pounds), seeds removed
2 ripe avocados
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium-low, toast the fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer them to a cutting board, then smash with a heavy pan until the fennel seeds break apart. (You can also do this using a mortar and pestle.)
  • Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, then add the salt, sugar and 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest. Rub the mixture with your fingers until you smell the lemon.
  • Using a soup spoon, scoop out small spoonfuls of the melon and place them directly on a serving platter. Halve the avocados and remove the pit. Using the soup spoon, scoop out small spoonfuls of avocado and place on top of the melon.
  • Drizzle the fruit with 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then sprinkle with some of the fennel-chile mixture. (Start with half of it, then add more to taste.) Drizzle with the olive oil, then taste and adjust acid (with lemon juice), richness (with oil), and salt and sweetness (with fennel mixture) until it tastes fresh and bright. Serve right away.

BEST MELON, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD



Best Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad image

Tangy pickled onions and creamy avocados add a surprisingly savory bite to this crisp fruit salad. When served in a pretty martini glass, it makes a stunning first course.

Provided by justjulie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups small cantaloupe balls
2 cups 1/2-inch diced seedless watermelon
1 ripe mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1 ripe Hass avocados
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
6 thin lime slices

Steps:

  • To make pickled onions, combine the thinly sliced red onion and the red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Cover; chill for at least one hour.
  • Pour the orange juice into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and orange zest; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss the cantaloupe, watermelon, and mango in the dressing. Just before serving, stir in the pickled onions and cilantro leaves.
  • Cut the avocados into 1/2 inch dice; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir lightly to combine. Spoon an even amount of avocado into the bottom of 6 large martini or wine glasses. Top avocado with melon salad; garnish each salad with a lime slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

MELON, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD



Melon, Mango, and Avocado Salad image

Tangy pickled onions and creamy avocados add a surprisingly savory bite to this crisp fruit salad. When served in a pretty martini glass, it makes a stunning first course.

Provided by blancdeblanc

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups small cantaloupe balls
2 cups 1/2-inch diced seedless watermelon
1 ripe mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
2 ripe Hass avocados
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
6 thin lime slices

Steps:

  • To make pickled onions, combine the thinly sliced red onion and the red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Cover; chill for at least one hour.
  • Pour the orange juice into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and orange zest; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss the cantaloupe, watermelon, and mango in the dressing. Just before serving, stir in the pickled onions and cilantro leaves.
  • Cut the avocados into 1/2 inch dice; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir lightly to combine. Spoon an even amount of avocado into the bottom of 6 large martini or wine glasses. Top avocado with melon salad; garnish each salad with a lime slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 179.7 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

WATERMELON, RADISH AND AVOCADO SALAD



Watermelon, Radish and Avocado Salad image

Watermelon works beautifully in summer salads, especially when paired with savory or bitter ingredients to balance its fragrant sweetness. This recipe is no exception. Adding radishes, arugula and diced avocado creates a mixture of contrasting flavors and textures that's colorful, refreshing and fun to eat. The dressing here is nothing more than olive oil and vinegar, but it becomes tangy-sweet when it mingles with the fresh watermelon juice. This salad happens to be vegan, and the avocados provide plenty of richness, but a sprinkle of shaved ricotta salata would be a nice addition, if you are so inclined. Finally, while you can make the dressing and prepare the watermelon, shallots and radishes in advance, wait to assemble and dress the salad until just before serving. Watermelon, as the name suggests, has a high water content and will start to release its juices the second the dressing is added. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter .

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound 3/4-inch cubed watermelon, chilled (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 cup very thinly sliced radishes (4 to 5 radishes)
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon champagne or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
2 1/2 ounces baby arugula (about 4 cups)
2 firm-ripe avocados, halved, pitted and diced
1/3 cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves
Shaved ricotta salata (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the watermelon, radishes and shallots in a large serving bowl. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper.
  • Just before serving, pour half of the dressing over the watermelon, radishes and shallots, and toss well. Add the arugula, the avocado and the rest of the dressing, and toss gently. Top with the fresh mint or basil and ricotta salata, if using. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

MELON SALAD WITH ARUGULA, FENNEL, AND MARJORAM



Melon Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Marjoram image

Provided by Adam Sappington

Categories     Salad     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Melon     Fennel     Arugula     Fall     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium Canary melon, rind removed and flesh cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 medium Charentais melon, rind removed and flesh cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/4 small heirloom watermelon, rind removed and flesh cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons moscato vinegar
2 loosely packed cups baby arugula
2 tablespoons fresh marjoram, large leaves torn

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the Canary and Charentais melons and watermelon. Sprinkle with the salt and toss to combine.
  • 2. Add the fennel to the bowl. Drizzle the oil and vinegar over the melons and fennel and gently mix with your hands. Let the melon and fennel marinate in the dressing at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Add the arugula and marjoram to the bowl and toss until just combined. Season with salt. Transfer the salad to a large rimmed serving platter or shallow salad bowl. Pour any juice from the bowl over the top of the salad and dig in.

FENNEL AND AVOCADO SALAD



Fennel and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small bulbs fresh fennel
2 firm, ripe unblemished avocado
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 small red onions, about 1/2 pound
2 tomatoes, as red and ripe as possible, cored
6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon hot dried red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh coriander, optional

Steps:

  • Trim off and discard stems of the fennel. Trim off and discard the outer tough skin. Cut the fennel into quarters. Cut the quarters crosswise into thin slices. There should be about 1 1/2 cups. Put in a mixing bowl.
  • Peel the avocados and cut them in half, removing and discarding the pits. Cut the halves lengthwise into quarters. Cut the wedges crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. There should be about 4 cups. Add this to the bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to blend.
  • Cut the onions lengthwise in half. Cut each half crosswise into very thin slices. Break the slices into individual pieces. Add to the bowl.
  • Cut the tomatoes lengthwise in half. Cut each half into eight crosswise pieces. Add to the bowl.
  • Add the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and coriander. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 624 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AVOCADO WATERMELON SALAD



Avocado Watermelon Salad image

This is a very healthy, yet delightfully different salad. A flavorful addition could be small slices of red onion.

Provided by Keep it Tasty

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cubed watermelon
4 cups fresh baby spinach, torn
2 large avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
¼ cup walnut oil
¼ cup olive oil
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Combine watermelon, spinach, and avocados together in a bowl.
  • Whisk walnut oil, olive oil, lime juice, and paprika together in a bowl; pour over watermelon mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 23.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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