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Melon, cucumber and avocado salad
2min read
We're pretty sure they were talking about this salad when they came up with the saying "cool as a cucumber". This melon, cucumber, avocado salad with a tangy mint dressing and roasted pistachios is fresh and delicious.
Prep Time
5mins
Cook Time
0mins
Serves
2
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 honeydew melon, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8-10 sprigs of fresh mint
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
- 4 tbsp pistachios, roasted
Method
STEP 1
Add your cucumber, avocado and melon to a bowl.
STEP 2
In a separate small bowl, mix your olive oil, lemon juice, salt, mint and chilli flakes.
STEP 3
Add your dressing to your fresh fruit/veg and toss to combine.
STEP 4
Serve topped with roasted pistachios and extra fresh mint.
By Valentina Concordia
Valentina is our Food Editor, who dreams up our tasty dishes and recipes for our social channels. She has loads of experience cooking up a storm in Italian kitchens, so it’s no surprise she can’t live without good-quality olive oil (don’t come between her and her olive oil) and fresh pasta.
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