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Thai Watermelon Salad

A delicious and summery Thai watermelon salad that is full of vibrant and refreshing flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 181 kcal
Autor Elle

Ingredients

  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 teaspoons muscovado raw cane sugar (or coconut palm sugar)
  • 2 teaspoons roasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 red chilli pepper, seeds removed, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 whole watermelon (seedless), cubed (about 5 cups)
  • 3 mini-cucumbers, sliced (or 1/2 English cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into thin slices)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, leaves removed
  • 1 handful fresh mint, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts
  • coarse sea salt, to taste

Method

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and chilli. Add the cubed watermelon, cucumber and red onion; toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes to marinate.

  2. To serve, add the cilantro and mint, season with salt and toss to combine. Top with peanuts and serve. Enjoy!