How to Make Avocado and Cantaloupe Salad with Creamy French Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocado and Cantalououpe Salad with Creamy French Dressing is a delightful and refreshing salad that perfectly balances the creaminess of avocado, the sweetness of cantaloupe, and the tanginess of the dressing. This salad is perfect as a light and refreshing side dish or as a main course for a warm summer day. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.

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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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    576 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Sodium: 179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 582mg