Cool-Off-the-Heat Avocado and Watermelon Salad

Lovely cooling salad goes great with spicy or heavy food. It has crisp and sweet watermelon with creamy, buttery avocado topped with a zesty orange, mint vinaigrette. I serve this salad with the main course to cool off my spicy food.

INGRIDIENT

2 cups chopped green leaf lettuce

¼ cup sunflower sprouts

1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

¼ cup cubed seeded watermelon

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

6 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon heavy cream

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

¾ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Combine lettuce and sprouts in a bowl. Top with avocado and watermelon cubes. Sprinkle cilantro on top.

Step: 2

Blend orange juice, vinegar, honey, cream, and mustard in a blender or food processor. Slowly drizzle in 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil while blender is running. Blend in mint, salt, and pepper.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 366 calories; protein 1.2g; carbohydrates 9.2g; fat 37.4g; cholesterol 3.4mg; sodium 53.2mg.

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