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Appetizer for 4

Avocado Melon Salad

Melon and avocado are tossed with a bright garlic dressing and fresh basil for a cool, no-cook salad.

$1.54per serving $
15 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 cups balled or cubed cantaloupe or honeydew melon
  • 1 large avocado
  • 11 fresh basil leaves
  • flaky salt (optional)

Steps

  1. Mince the garlic and whisk it with vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil, pepper flakes, and sea salt.
  2. Cut the melon into cubes or balls and slice the avocado.
  3. Toss the melon and avocado gently with the dressing.
  4. Tear the basil leaves over the salad and fold them in.
  5. Finish with flaky salt if desired and serve within 15 minutes.

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