SUMMER CITRUS MELON SALAD

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A light, refreshing salad for summer. I like to serve it in the hollowed melon halves.

Provided by Cricket aka MrsB

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 white grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 honeydew melon, halved and seeded
1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
1 large avocado, chopped into small pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
fresh mint, leaves picked

Steps:

  • Combine white grapefruit, pink grapefruit, and orange sections in a large bowl.
  • Scoop out honeydew melon and cantaloupe flesh using a melon baller; add to the citrus in the bowl.
  • Toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Remove from the juice; add to the bowl of citrus and melons.
  • Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped mint, honey, salt, and black pepper. Pour over citrus and melon mixture; toss gently to prevent mashing avocado. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 262.9 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

FAZLERABBI SADHIN
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jim Bob
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This salad is the perfect way to use up summer fruit. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins.


Mohamed Naaish
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is to die for.


Joseph Kyoko
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of citrus and melon.


Anthony Boggs
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I've made this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect summer salad!


Mohamed Ghanem
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I highly recommend it!


Simba Trueman
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The citrus and melon are so refreshing.


Gary David Keuhner
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.


Hajara Dramani
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Lilly Peña
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer cookout or picnic.


Aja Fatajo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelsey Mccullum
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The melon and goat cheese provide a great textural contrast. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Free Fire
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This salad was a hit at my last gathering! Everyone loved the unique blend of sweet and savory flavors. I highly recommend it!