Viral Watermelon Avocado Salad | Healthy & Refreshing Summer Recipe | Chef Kunal Kapur

Chef Kunal Kapur Desserts & Sweets 40 Mins 4 Servings 25.0K views May 24, 2026

Beat the heat with the most refreshing summer salad ever 🍉🥑 Sweet watermelon, creamy avocado, crunchy textures, fresh herbs and a dressing that brings everything together beautifully. Light, refreshing and surprisingly addictive — this is the kind of salad you’ll keep making all summer long. Perfect for:

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

Main Ingredients

Watermelon Avocado Salad
Watermelon, diced (तरबूज़) - 3 cups
Avocado, medium (अवोकेडो) - 1 no
Tofu, diced (टोफू) - 200 gms
Basil or Mint leaves (तुलसी या पुदीना) - few sprigs
Onion small, sliced (प्याज़) - 1 no
Walnuts, chopped (अखरोट) - handful

For dressing

Mustard paste (मस्टर्ड पेस्ट) - 2 tbsp
Olive oil (ओलिव आयल) - 3 tbsp
Honey (शहद) - 1 tbsp
Lemon juice (नींबू रस) - 3 tbsp
Basil or Mint leaves (तुलसी या पुदीना) - a sprig
Pepper powder (काली मिर्च पाउडर) - ½ tsp
Salt (नमक) - to taste
Chilli flakes (कुट्टी मिर्च) - ½ tsp (optional)
Why You’ll Love This:
No cooking required
Ready in minutes
Perfect for Indian summers
Gut-friendly & light
Great for wei(ght loss

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1
Ingredient Preparation: Wash, prep, and accurately measure all fresh ingredients, aromatics, and spice blends as listed in the ingredients section.
2
Sautéing & Blooming Spices: Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame. Add whole spices and aromatics (ginger, garlic, green chillies) to bloom their essential oils until fragrant.
3
Building the Flavor Base: Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent or golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and ground spices (turmeric, coriander, chilli powder), cooking on medium-low heat until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
4
Simmering to Perfection: Incorporate the primary ingredients (vegetables, paneer, lentils, or proteins) and simmer gently with warm water or broth until tender and deeply infused with flavor.
5
Finishing & Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt, sprinkle freshly crushed roasted kasoori methi and garam masala, and garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve piping hot with roti, paratha, or fragrant basmati rice.

Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover Viral Watermelon Avocado Salad?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.