Chili Papaya Watermelon Salad with Cucumber & Roasted Peanuts
A quick, easy and healthy Chilli Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber—a colourful, spicy‑sweet salad bursting with flavour, ideal for hot days.
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Ingredients
- 1 large ripe papaya, peeled, deseeded and diced
- 500 g watermelon (seedless or deseeded), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 mini cucumbers (or ½ large cucumber), halved lengthwise and sliced (approx. 300 g)
- 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
- juice of 1 lemon (or lime)
- sea salt, to taste
- 60 g roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon papaya seeds, crushed (start with ½ tbsp if trying for the first time)
Method
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Prepare the papaya seeds (optional): Rinse and dry the seeds. Crush them using a mortar and pestle or small blender until coarse.
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Combine the base: In a large bowl, mix the papaya, watermelon, cucumber, chilli, lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt.
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Add optional twist: If desired, mix in 1 tablespoon of crushed papaya seeds for a subtle, peppery heat. If you're trying them for the first time, start with 1/2 tablespoon and adjust to taste.
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Add herbs & peanuts: Gently fold in the mint, coriander and peanuts.
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Serve: Best served fresh or slightly chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
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