This refreshing salad is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer. The sweet watermelon and creamy avocado are a delightful combination, and the feta cheese adds a salty tang. The mint adds a refreshing brightness, and the lime juice and olive oil help to tie all of the flavors together. This salad is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or main course.
Watermelon and avocado are two of summer's most iconic fruits. They're both sweet, juicy, and refreshing, and they're both packed with nutrients. But what happens when you put them together in a salad? Magic.
The combination of watermelon and avocado is a match made in heaven. The sweetness of the watermelon pairs perfectly with the creaminess of the avocado, and the two fruits complement each other's textures perfectly. Add in some crumbled feta cheese for a salty tang, some chopped fresh mint for a refreshing brightness, and a drizzle of lime juice and olive oil to tie it all together, and you've got a salad that's both delicious and nutritious.
This salad is so easy to make, and it's the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or it can be served as a main course with a side of bread or rice. No matter how you serve it, this salad is sure to be a hit.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 small seedless watermelon, cubed
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, avocado, feta, mint, lime juice, and olive oil.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss to combine.
Serve immediately.
Why It Works
The combination of watermelon and avocado is a match made in heaven. The sweetness of the watermelon pairs perfectly with the creaminess of the avocado, and the two fruits complement each other's textures perfectly.
The feta cheese adds a salty tang that helps to balance out the sweetness of the watermelon and avocado.
The mint adds a refreshing brightness that helps to lighten up the salad.
The lime juice and olive oil help to tie all of the flavors together and create a cohesive dish.