Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing and vibrant salad featuring the perfect harmony of cantaloupe and avocado, complemented by a zesty honey lime dressing. This culinary delight offers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors, making it an ideal choice for a light and healthy meal or a refreshing side dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for this tantalizing cantaloupe and avocado salad with a honey lime dressing that is sure to leave you craving for more.
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HONEY-LIME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocados, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, honey, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, lime juice
Provided by Robert Broadfoot
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
- Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
- In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
- Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl.
- Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 39 grams
AVOCADO-CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME VINAIGRETTE
Just wanted to add this recipe to the cantaloupe craze -- it's simple and delicious! Cuisine at Home, August/2007
Provided by Manami
Categories Lime
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, honey, oil, salt and pepper together for the vinaigrette.
- Cut cantaloupe half into 9 slices, then halve crosswise to make 18 wedges.
- Slice each avocado half into three wedges.
- Assemble salads, placing 3 cantaloupe wedges and 2 avocado wedges on each plate.
- Sprinkle with shallots then drizzle with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2
CANTALOUPE AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING
This beautiful rainbow salad is full of flavor, gently sweetened by honey.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, oil, and salt; set aside.
- Cut each cantaloupe quarter in half lengthwise. Run a knife between the flesh and the skin of the melon; discard skin. Slice each wedge lengthwise into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cut each avocado half again length-wise and then into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Add cantaloupe, avocado, and grape tomatoes to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 3 g
AVOCADO LIME SALAD
A great vegan salad using avocado, tomatoes and scallions. Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine. A popular Spanish and Mexican recipe.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic.
- Using rubber spatula, gently fold to combine.
- Season to taste with pepper.
- In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, remaining tablespoon lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Add lettuce and toss.
- Season to taste with pepper.
- Divide lettuce among plates.
- Top each with mound of avocado mixture.
- Top with cucumber slices.
- sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 381.2, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 4.2
AVOCADO AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING
This is a yummy and easy salad. I used to love grapefruit and avocado salad, but can't eat grapefruit anymore and cantaloupe is a lovely substitute!
Provided by nancy
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk the sugar, paprika, salt, mustard, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while whisking rapidly until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.
- Place the arugula leaves into a salad bowl, and sprinkle with the cantaloupe and avocado pieces. Drizzle with the salad dressing, then sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 55.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 178.9 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
HONEYDEW SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING
Green is my favorite color, and this refreshing salad with grapes, cucumber and kiwi is green to the max. If you want more, add green apples and pears. -Melissa McCabe, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey and mint until blended. Place fruit and cucumber in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips for a Perfect Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
- Choose ripe cantaloupe and avocado. The cantaloupe should have a deep orange color and a sweet, fragrant smell. The avocado should be slightly soft to the touch and yield to gentle pressure.
- Use fresh lime juice. Fresh lime juice adds a bright, tangy flavor to the dressing. If you don't have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Don't overdress the salad. A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the flavors of the cantaloupe and avocado.
- Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh. The longer it sits, the more the avocado will brown and the dressing will lose its flavor.
Conclusion
This cantaloupe and avocado salad with honey-lime dressing is a refreshing and flavorful side dish or light lunch. It's easy to make and packed with nutrients. The combination of sweet cantaloupe, creamy avocado, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table.
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