Avocado and Cantaloupe Salad with Creamy French Dressing

4.6
(16)

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!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • 6 cups baby arugula leaves

  • ¼ cantaloupe - peeled, seeded, and cubed

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed

  • ½ cup toasted slivered almonds

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Cook's Note

You could shorten the prep time by using bottled French Dressing. Baby spinach could be substituted for the arugula, but other greens take away from the subtle flavors and creamy textures of the avocado and cantaloupe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

576 Calories
56g Fat
18g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 576
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56g 71%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 582mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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