Melon And Avocado Salad With Fennel And Chile Recipes

MELON AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH FENNEL AND CHILE

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-low, toast the fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer them to a cutting board, then smash with a heavy pan until the fennel seeds break apart. (You can also do this using a mortar and pestle.)
• Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, then add the salt, sugar and 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest. Rub the mixture with your fingers until you smell the lemon.
• Using a soup spoon, scoop out small spoonfuls of the melon and place them directly on a serving platter. Halve the avocados and remove the pit. Using the soup spoon, scoop out small spoonfuls of avocado and place on top of the melon.
• Drizzle the fruit with 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then sprinkle with some of the fennel-chile mixture. (Start with half of it, then add more to taste.) Drizzle with the olive oil, then taste and adjust acid (with lemon juice), richness (with oil), and salt and sweetness (with fennel mixture) until it tastes fresh and bright. Serve right away.

FENNEL AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off and discard stems of the fennel. Trim off and discard the outer tough skin. Cut the fennel into quarters. Cut the quarters crosswise into thin slices. There should be about 1 1/2 cups. Put in a mixing bowl.
• Peel the avocados and cut them in half, removing and discarding the pits. Cut the halves lengthwise into quarters. Cut the wedges crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. There should be about 4 cups. Add this to the bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to blend.
• Cut the onions lengthwise in half. Cut each half crosswise into very thin slices. Break the slices into individual pieces. Add to the bowl.
• Cut the tomatoes lengthwise in half. Cut each half into eight crosswise pieces. Add to the bowl.
• Add the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and coriander. Toss and serve.

BEST MELON, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• To make pickled onions, combine the thinly sliced red onion and the red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Cover; chill for at least one hour.
• Pour the orange juice into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and orange zest; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss the cantaloupe, watermelon, and mango in the dressing. Just before serving, stir in the pickled onions and cilantro leaves.
• Cut the avocados into 1/2 inch dice; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir lightly to combine. Spoon an even amount of avocado into the bottom of 6 large martini or wine glasses. Top avocado with melon salad; garnish each salad with a lime slice.