Avocado & Melon Salad With Strawberry Dressing

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 0
A refreshing summer salad with a sweet twist of strawberries
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Prep

25 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

4 cups strawberries
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 avocados , sliced
6 cups mixed melon balls
16 ounces cream-style cottage cheese
1 iceberg lettuce
mint ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
384
Sugar
28g
Fat
29g
The Avocado & Melon Salad with Strawberry Dressing is a refreshing twist on the classic green salad. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy summer meal or as a side dish for a BBQ or picnic. It's a combination of mixed melons and creamy avocados tossed with fresh strawberries all atop a bed of crisp iceberg lettuce. The star of the show is the strawberry dressing, which adds a burst of sweetness to the dish. The cottage cheese adds some extra creaminess and tang while the mint adds a pop of freshness to the plate.

Instructions

1.In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of the strawberries. Strain and discard the seeds.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together pureed strawberries, sour cream, salt and grated lemon peel. Refrigerate dressing until ready to use.
3.In a large bowl, toss together mixed melon balls, sliced avocados and the remaining sliced strawberries.
4.Arrange iceberg lettuce leaves on serving plates.
5.Top lettuce with the mixed melon and avocado, then spoon over a dollop of cottage cheese.
6.Drizzle over the strawberry dressing and garnish with mint leaves.

PROS

This salad is a fresh and vibrant option for a summer meal or side.

The mix of fruit and veggies provide both sweetness and crunch.

CONS

The use of sour cream and cottage cheese in the dressing may make the salad too heavy or rich for some individuals.

It also requires more time and preparation compared to a simple green salad.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Avocado provides healthy fats, fiber and potassium which all support heart health.
The mixed melon provides a variety of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, A and potassium.
Strawberries are high in antioxidants and can aid in reducing inflammation in the body.

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