Come on, do you really need another excuse to eat watermelon. Probably not, but this Watermelon Avocado Mint Salad will have you eating watermelon all summer long.
My biggest beef with watermelon is eating it fast enough. After all, the second you cut into that beauty, the clock starts ticking. Have you ever bit into the perfect piece of watermelon, only to be disappointed the very next day? Heard that! Instead, watermelon has become my go-to dish for summer parties or a night-in with friends.
And what’s better than an ultra refreshing salad on sweltering summer day? There is no fruit that quenches a hot day like some chilled watermelon. As the heat keeps coming at us, this Watermelon Avocado Mint Salad will be on repeat! Seriously, you can’t go wrong. Not only is it cool and refreshing, it brings it all. You’ll get sweet, savory, and refreshing all wrapped up into a nice little salad.
Share with your family. Or hoard it to yourself. I won’t judge.
But, let’s not waste anymore time. Let’s get cooking! I like to start off by whipping up the balsamic glaze. Starting off here allows the glaze a chance to cool. No one wants a lukewarm watermelon salad. However, if you’re not feeling up to the task, you can always purchase balsamic glaze from the store. This version just happens to have a tad less sugar.
Once you decide how you want your glaze, it’s time to get a choppin’! Maybe you’re fancy and want to go the melon ball route…I applaud you. I couldn’t wait and just decided to go the slicing and dicing route. Same with the avocado, onion, and mint. The avocado is a must in this recipe. Since I kept this recipe dairy-free, I wanted a creamy texture without the cheese. Avocado did the job quite nicely.
When you’ve got the salad nice and diced, it’s time to whip up the dressing. This simple lime and oil dressing is perfect for bringing out the sweetness of the watermelon. Plus, it will keep your avocado from turning brown on the spot. Then toss it all together, drizzle with your balsamic glaze, and you are good to go. I recommend serving your Watermelon Avocado Mint Salad immediately so it’s nice and cold.
There you have it. Easy. Peasy. Lemon. Squeezy.
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| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
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- 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar see recipe notes
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 8 cups chilled watermelon, cubed
- 2 avocados, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 pinch pink Himylayan salt
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- Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup to hot pan, bringing to a boil. Continue cooking, stirring ever few minutes. Allow the mixture to cook until it has reduced to the consistency of a thing syrup. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Set the balsamic glaze aside to cool.
- Add watermelon, avocado, onion, and mint to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and salt. Pour dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss to combine. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
Balsamic glaze can easily be purchased at the grocery store if the homemade version is a step you'd like to skip.
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