Recipe: Watermelon, Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Recipe: Watermelon, Cucumber and Avocado Salad

What do you get when you combine the metabolism burning brain power of the Aviator Athletics coaches with the fresh produce at 3 Guys From Brooklyn? How about a totally refreshing summer salad that will WOW friends and family at any event. Enter, summer staple watermelon. This recipe has it all, it’s versatile, healthy, filling, and EASY to make.. The salad is great for a brunch, lunch, picnic or dinner. It’s a favorite of Aviator Athletics Coaches, and this delicious salad provides a variety of health benefits.

• Salad provides healthy fats from avocado and olive oil
• Watermelon is low calorie with lots of nutrients and vitamin C
• Watermelon is also mostly water, so it helps hydration
• The entire salad is low carb

Avocado, Watermelon & Cucumber Salad

• 2 Avocados – pitted (sliced or cubed)
• 1 Seedless watermelon – cut into 1 in. cubes
• 2 Cucumbers – peeled and cut into 1 in. cubes
• 2 TBS. fresh lime juice
• 2 TBS. olive oil
• 1/3 Cup fresh chopped cilantro (swap with fresh mint if desired)
• Seasoned with salt and pepper to taste  

Fun Options!

• Swap cilantro with fresh mint if desired
• Add diced jalapeno for spice
• Serve on top of Arugula for a meal

Get your ingredients for this delicious salad at 3 Guys in Brooklyn. They have a new line of organic produce that will kick your salad up a notch. What’s the moral of this story? With healthy eating and athletic training at Aviator Athletics, there is nothing you can’t do!