Watermelon Avocado Salad

May 12, 2025

This Watermelon Avocado Salad is a vibrant, hydrating mix of juicy watermelon, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs—perfect for hot days or light meals. It’s easy to make, loaded with nutrients, and bursting with color and flavor.

Gluten Free, Nut Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free

Sometimes recipes are stupid easy and I feel silly sharing them… buuuuttt the combination of ingredients is just so good it feels like a crime if I don’t share it!

This Watermelon Avocado Salad is a perfect example of that!

When the summer heat is in full swing, there’s nothing more satisfying than a cool, crisp salad that hydrates and nourishes at the same time. This Watermelon Avocado Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish, featuring a delicious medley of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. With hydrating watermelon, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and a touch of fresh herbs, this salad comes together in minutes and delivers both nutrition and refreshment in every bite.

You’ll love this Watermelon Avocado Salad because it’s…

Easy to make in 1 bowl
Perfect for hot days and any BBQ
Refreshing
Delicious
Hydrating
Great for a small family meal or double the recipe for a larger gathering

Ingredients Used to Make Watermelon Avocado Salad

This salad is a fresh mix of produce that brings together texture, taste, and color:

English cucumber adds a refreshing crunch and is high in water content.
Bell peppers provide natural sweetness, color, and a boost of immune-supporting vitamin C.
Grape tomatoes are juicy and slightly tangy, but nothing beats summer tomatoes! They add brightness and acidity. I love the multicolored ones to add even more variety in color to this dish, but you can use any grape or cherry tomatoes you love.
Watermelon is the star of the dish! It adds sweetness and a unique texture, plus, it’s super hydrating!
Parsley or cilantro elevate what is a basic salad to something special. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor profile so much.
Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats. You could also swap in feta cheese for a tangy creaminess, but I love that this salad is fully plant-based.
Salt enhances all the natural flavors. If you’re not eating watermelon, tomatoes, or cucumbers with salt this summer, you’re doing it wrong!!! I love adding some of this Maldon flaky salt to this recipe because it has larger crystal sizes so it really brings out the sweet flavors.
Olive oil lightly coats the ingredients and adds richness. Just a little bit goes a long way because this salad will also marinate in the natural juices from the produce. I’m obsessed with the ‘Drizzle’ oil from Graza because it’s purposely designed, processed and bottled for dressings and this purpose.

Kitchen Tools Needed to Make Watermelon Avocado Salad

You don’t need anything fancy to put this salad together—just a few basic tools:

Sharp knife
Cutting board
Large mixing bowl – I love these pyrex ones with lids so you can easily store leftovers!
Mixing spoon or tongs

How to Make This Watermelon Avocado Salad

As I mentioned earlier, this recipe could not be easier to make, which makes me feel silly for sharing it as this recipe you’ve gotta try, but there are just a few key steps…

Chop the ingredients: Dice the cucumber, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, watermelon, avocado, and herbs. Try to keep pieces bite-sized and uniform for best presentation and texture. This will take the most time out of the entire preparation process!
Combine in a bowl: Place all chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
Season and toss: Sprinkle in the salt and drizzle the olive oil over the top. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh, or chill for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

FAQs About This Recipe

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes, but for best results, add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning. The rest of the salad can be prepped a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge.

What herbs work best—parsley or cilantro?

Both work well! Use parsley for a milder, more neutral flavor, or cilantro for a more zesty, aromatic finish.

Can I add a dressing instead of just olive oil?

Absolutely. A light lime vinaigrette or balsamic glaze can add another layer of flavor, but the salad is delicious with just olive oil and salt.

Is this salad good for meal prep?

It’s best enjoyed fresh due to the delicate texture of avocado and watermelon. For meal prep, store everything but the avocado separately and combine just before eating.

What other add-ins could I try?

Crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, or a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds can add even more flavor and texture to this already vibrant dish.

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