Honeydew Salad

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 1" piece ginger, minced

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 lime, juiced, divided

½ small honeydew melon, rind and seeds removed, cut into 3x1" pieces

2 large avocados, cut into 2" pieces (about 6 pieces each)

2 green onions, thinly sliced

 

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until red pepper flakes start to smell fragrant,60-90 seconds. Scrape mixture into a small bowl. Let cool slightly, then add cilantro, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sesame oil. Add half of the lime juice and whisk to combine.
  2. In a large bowl toss honeydew with half of the dressing. Add avocados, onion, and remaining dressing; stir gently to coat.
  3. Sprinkle with remaining lime juice.

 

This recipe was inspired by one created by Bon Appetit. Find the original recipe https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/melon-and-avocado-crudo.

 


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