Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Watermelon and Avocado Salad By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2016 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 Crisp watermelon and creamy avocado combine to make an unusual and appealing salad. Ingredients 1 small red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 ripe Hass avocados Juice of 1 lime ¼ large watermelon (about 6 pounds) Juice of 1 orange 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup cilantro sprigs, loosely packed Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions In a small bowl, combine onion and vinegar. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Cut avocados in half; remove pits and skin. Cut into 1-inch chunks and toss with the lime juice. Remove seeds from watermelon and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Toss together watermelon, avocado, orange juice, olive oil, and cilantro sprigs, reserving some sprigs for garnish. Drain onion and add to salad; add salt and pepper to taste. Toss again and garnish with reserved cilantro. Print